POSCO will execute their regular HR promotions as of March 22nd. The promotions are aimed at selecting talent with specialties that lead innovation management and that have accomplished great results. Also drawing attention are talented females who have achieved excellent results.
Ms Eunju Choi, who is the leader of the Business Strategy 2 Group, was appointed executive director, being the first female officer who was an open recruitment hire. Director Ms Choi was hired during the first POSCO Female Open Recruitment is a specialist with experience in finance and investment as well as business strategy, and has been evaluated positively for fast decision making and excellence in judgment.
In addition, Mr Seonhee Yu, of the Global Leadership Center, was appointed director and will oversee the Future Creation Academy which manages all of POSCO`s education.
The first female overseas subsidiary head since founding was appointed as well. Mr Hoyeong Yang, current leader of the Stainless Hot rolled Sales Group, was appointed Director-candidate and will take on the role as head of the Qingdao Pohang Stainless Steel company. Director-candidate Yang speaks native Chinese and proficient Japanese, and is well known for her background in the stainless hot rolled product trade in the industry.
POSCO has previously selected female talent as officers in the HR, technology management and research fields. The Company plans to continue increasing the number of officer-level female talent by finding those with excellent abilities in addition to this year regular promotions.
Meanwhile, senior managing directors Mr Seunggwan Baek, Mr Jongsu Wu, and Mr Eunyeon Hwang were promoted to vice presidents, while senior MD equivalents Mr Guichan Park and MD Mr Seongho Park, Mr Wushik Jeon, and Mr Dongil Ahn were promoted to senior managing directors.
