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CEO of Clio
Han Hyun-ok
Global Push Led by North America, Recovery Needed
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Last Updated on Dec 13, 2025
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CEO of Clio
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Han Hyun-ok is the CEO of Clio. She also serves as CEO of Clio Japan and Kiwami.
She is leading the company’s focus on expanding into the global market as a color cosmetics specialist.
She was born on April 14, 1960.
She graduated from Yonsei University with a degree in sociology and earned a master’s degree in sociology from Yonsei University Graduate School.
She worked as a researcher at the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) before founding the Hyundai Research Institute in 1987, marking her transition into management.
She founded Société Beauté and entered the cosmetics industry. In 1993, she founded Clio.
She is strengthening the company’s strategy for the Japanese market by acquiring Japanese cosmetics distributors and import agencies.
She is known for her strong ability to read market demand, as well as for her independence and drive.
#Clio #HanHyunok #cosmetics #Kbeauty #globalmarket #Japanexpansion #entrepreneurship #Sociologie #KIST #colorcosmetics
She is leading the company’s focus on expanding into the global market as a color cosmetics specialist.
She was born on April 14, 1960.
She graduated from Yonsei University with a degree in sociology and earned a master’s degree in sociology from Yonsei University Graduate School.
She worked as a researcher at the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) before founding the Hyundai Research Institute in 1987, marking her transition into management.
She founded Société Beauté and entered the cosmetics industry. In 1993, she founded Clio.
She is strengthening the company’s strategy for the Japanese market by acquiring Japanese cosmetics distributors and import agencies.
She is known for her strong ability to read market demand, as well as for her independence and drive.
#Clio #HanHyunok #cosmetics #Kbeauty #globalmarket #Japanexpansion #entrepreneurship #Sociologie #KIST #colorcosmetics
- Life Summary
- Career Highlights & Challenges
- · K-beauty–K-heritage Global Promotion Strengthened클리오 has strengthened its global promotional efforts by releasing special edition products using national heritage in collaboration with the National Heritage Administration.
- · Strengthening Influence in the Japanese MarketClio has secured the largest display space in Japan.
- · 2025 First-Half Revenue and Operating Profit DeclineClio’s performance in the first half of 2025 moved backward.
- · Expanding Industry-Specific Talent DevelopmentClio is partnering with Jaeneung University to foster customized talent.
- · Expanding Presence in European Distribution ChainsClio is expanding its local distribution network across 22 major European countries.
- · Home Shopping Exclusive Product Sells Out Four Times in a RowClio’s home shopping channel exclusive product has sold out in four consecutive broadcasts.
- · Selected as an Excellent Disclosure Company on the KOSDAQ Market in 2024Clio has been selected as an excellent disclosure company on the KOSDAQ market.
- · Launching North America-Specific Products on Amazon USClio has introduced a cushion product tailored to the diverse skin tones of North American consumers.
- · Activist Fund Purchases Stake in ClioAn activist-oriented asset management firm, VIP Asset Management, has purchased a stake in Clio.
- · Participation in Japan’s “Singles Seoul Story in Ginza” Popup Event
- · Acquiring Japanese Cosmetics Distributor and Import Agency to Accelerate Market ExpansionClio completed the acquisition of the Japanese cosmetics distributor Doowon (now Clio Japan) on May 14, 2024.
- · Receiving KRW 3.5 Billion from 2023 Year-End DividendClio paid a total of KRW 7,039,600,000 in year-end dividends for 2023 on April 10, 2024.
- · Clio’s Governance StructureClio is a company that sells cosmetics.
- · Clio’s JourneyThe company traces its roots to “Clio Sangsa,” founded by Han Hyun-ok in 1993. In the same year, it launched the professional color cosmetics brand Clio.
- Vision and Goals
- Market and Social Evaluation
- Notable Incidents & Legal Affairs
- - Clio Employee Embezzles KRW 1.9 Billion in Company FundsAn employee at Clio was arrested on charges of embezzling approximately KRW 1.9 billion from the company.
- - Sales Suspension for Feminine Cleanser ProductClio received an administrative order suspending sales of one of its feminine cleanser products.
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