Life Summary
Choi Chang-won is the chair of the SK Supex Council and the CEO and vice chairman of SK Discovery.

Since 2024, he has been leading the group-wide rebalancing efforts as the head of SK Group’s top decision-making body.

He was born on August 27, 1964, in Seoul as the youngest son of SK Group founder Choi Jong-gun.

He is a cousin of SK Group Chairman Choi Tae-won and Senior Vice Chairman Choi Jae-won.

He graduated from Yeouido High School in Seoul and earned a degree in psychology from Seoul National University. He completed an MBA program at the University of Michigan.

He began his career in the management planning office of Sunkyong Group, the predecessor of SK Group, and primarily handled planning and finance at SK Chemicals, SK Global, Walkerhill, and SK Construction.

He served as CEO and vice chairman of SK Chemicals and as CEO of SK Construction (now SK Ecoplant), before becoming CEO and vice chairman of SK Discovery in 2024.

He is known for having many ideas and strong drive. He is also interested in philanthropy.

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