His main challenges include reviving the company’s construction business and solidifying its waste battery recycling operations.
He was born on February 27, 1978, the son of Kwon Hyuk-woon, Chairman of IS Dongseo, and nephew of Kwon Hong-sa, Chairman of Bando Group.
He graduated from Hanyoung Foreign Language High School in Seoul and earned a degree in economics from Boston University in the United States. He later completed an MBA at Yonsei University Graduate School of Business.
Kwon began his career at Ilshin Construction Industry, the predecessor of IS Dongseo.
In 2012, at the age of 35, he was appointed Chief Executive Officer of IS Dongseo.
After stepping down as CEO in 2021, he continued to oversee company-wide management as an executive director.
In March 2025, he left his board position and assumed the role of Vice Chairman, focusing on strengthening the professional management system.