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CEO of Sebang Global Battery
Park Jeong-hee
AGM Battery Push, Expands Into Lithium Market
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Last Updated on Mar 3, 2026
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CEO of Sebang Global Battery
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Park Jeong-hee is the CEO of Sebang Global Battery.
He is accelerating the expansion of the company’s business into next-generation battery sectors, including lithium battery modules and packs, while strengthening the AGM battery business, a high value-added product line.
He was born on June 18, 1962.
He graduated from the Department of Chemistry at Hanyang University.
He joined Yongsan Chemical and served as head of the production management team and plant manager before moving to Sebang Group.
After serving as head of the production division at Sebang Industrial, he was appointed CEO of Sangshin Metal, an affiliate of Sebang Group, in 2019. He also concurrently served as CEO of production and sales at Sebang Industrial.
He moved to Sebang Global Battery and took office as CEO in 2025.
He is an expert in the chemical and manufacturing sectors.
#SebangGlobalBattery #ParkJeonghee #AGMbattery #LithiumBattery #BatteryIndustry #NextGenerationBattery #ManufacturingExpert #SebangGroup #KoreanCEO #EnergyStorage
He is accelerating the expansion of the company’s business into next-generation battery sectors, including lithium battery modules and packs, while strengthening the AGM battery business, a high value-added product line.
He was born on June 18, 1962.
He graduated from the Department of Chemistry at Hanyang University.
He joined Yongsan Chemical and served as head of the production management team and plant manager before moving to Sebang Group.
After serving as head of the production division at Sebang Industrial, he was appointed CEO of Sangshin Metal, an affiliate of Sebang Group, in 2019. He also concurrently served as CEO of production and sales at Sebang Industrial.
He moved to Sebang Global Battery and took office as CEO in 2025.
He is an expert in the chemical and manufacturing sectors.
#SebangGlobalBattery #ParkJeonghee #AGMbattery #LithiumBattery #BatteryIndustry #NextGenerationBattery #ManufacturingExpert #SebangGroup #KoreanCEO #EnergyStorage
- Life Summary
- Career Highlights & Challenges
- · Sebang Global Battery’s BusinessSebang Global Battery, an affiliate of Sebang Group, is a company that manufactures automotive and industrial storage batteries.
- · Sebang Global Battery’s Governance StructureSebang Global Battery has eight consolidated subsidiaries (three domestic and five overseas) as of September 30, 2025.
- · 2025 Year-End Dividend AnnouncedSebang Global Battery held a board meeting on February 24, 2026, and decided to pay a total of KRW 35.4 billion (US$ 25.4 million) as a “2025 year-end dividend.”
- · Modest Revenue Growth on Higher Lead-Acid Sales, Profitability Declines on Rising CostsAccording to Sebang Global Battery’s preliminary results for 2025, the company posted revenue of KRW 2.1 trillion (US$ 1.5 billion), operating profit of KRW 153.7 billion (US$ 110.6 million), and net profit of KRW 141.4 billion (US$ 101.7 million). Compared to the previous year, revenue increased by about 4%, while operating profit and net profit decreased by 14.42% and 17.9%, respectively.
- · Wins Bronze Rating in Global ESG AssessmentSebang Global Battery announced in February 2026 that it had received a Bronze Medal in the 2025 sustainability assessment conducted by global ESG ratings agency EcoVadis.
- · Cancels KRW 8.7 Billion in Treasury SharesSebang Global Battery canceled 140,000 shares of treasury stock worth KRW 8.7 billion (US$ 6.2 million) in January 2026.
- · Promoted to President of Sebang Global BatterySebang Group carried out a group-level executive reshuffle on November 24, 2025, promoting Park Jeong-hee to president. The move came about eight months after Park took on the role of CEO of Sebang Global Battery while serving as executive vice president.
- · Announces 2025 Corporate Value Enhancement PlanSebang Global Battery announced its “2025 Corporate Value Enhancement Plan” on November 27, 2025.
- · Receives Minister’s Commendation on Chemical Industry DayPark Jeong-hee received a commendation from the Minister of Knowledge Economy at the ceremony marking the 3rd Chemical Industry Day on October 31, 2011.
- · Journey of Sebang Global BatteryIt traces its roots to the Naval Technology Research Institute established in 1952.
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- - Loses Lawsuit Over U.S. Resort Investment Loss With Mirae Asset SecuritiesThe legal dispute between Sebang Global Battery and Mirae Asset Securities over losses from a U.S. resort investment has concluded with Sebang Global Battery’s defeat.
- - Fined by Fair Trade Commission for Unfair Subcontracting PracticesThe Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) decided on May 2, 2022, to impose a corrective order and a fine of KRW 36 million (US$ 25,900) on Sebang Global Battery for unfair subcontracting practices.
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