KT&G appoints Kyung-man Bang as new CEO at the 37th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders
SEOUL, South Korea, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- KT&G Corporation ("KT&G" or the "Company") (KRX:033780) held its 37th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders ("AGM") on March 28, 2024 at KT&G Human Resources Development Center in Daejeon, South Korea, and appointed Kyung-man Bang as President (CEO) and Representative Director.
- Kyung-man Bang was elected President with overwhelming shareholder support, winning the highest number of votes.
- The election of CEO and Outside Director was conducted jointly through combined cumulative voting as per shareholder request, with the aim of protecting minority shareholder rights.
- Furthermore, Mr. Bang introduced 'T-O-P strategy', a new business strategy designed to propel KT&G towards its 'Global Top-tier' vision.
- Mr. Bang has been recognized as the most qualified candidate to guide KT&G towards achieving its 'Global Top-tier' vision.