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Yang Jong-hee is the Chairman and CEO of KB Financial Group.

He emphasizes digital innovation centered on artificial intelligence (AI) and data infrastructure. He is also strengthening non-banking businesses to diversify the group’s profit structure and is placing greater emphasis on policies to expand shareholder returns.

He was born on June 10, 1961, in Jeonju.

He graduated from Jeonju High School and majored in Korean History at Seoul National University, and completed an MBA program at Sogang University Graduate School of Business.

He began his professional career at Housing & Commercial Bank.

After Housing & Commercial Bank was merged into Kookmin Bank, he served as branch manager of KB Kookmin Bank’s Seocho Station Branch in Seoul’s Gangnam district, followed by positions as Head of the Secretariat of the Board of Directors at KB Financial Group, Head of the Strategic Planning Department, and Executive Vice President in charge of strategy.

He led the practical work for the acquisition of LIG Insurance and was appointed CEO of KB Insurance in 2016.

After serving as Vice Chairman of KB Financial Group, he became Chairman of KB Financial Group in 2023.

He is regarded as an expert in finance and strategy and is known for his meticulous approach to work.

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