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Kjell Ruth

Executive Vice President and Co-Representative Director at Dong Suh Foods at Mondelez International
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Kjell Ruth, a seasoned executive with 8+ years of experience in Fmcg, management, and strategy, holds an MBA from Helsinki University of Technology and is fluent in English, Swedish, Finnish, and French.
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Location
Seoul, South Korea, KR
Languages
  • English Full professional proficiency
  • Swedish Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Finnish Native or bilingual proficiency
  • French Limited working proficiency
  • Russian Elementary proficiency
  • German Limited working proficiency
Skills
  • Fmcg
  • Management
  • Business Planning
  • Change Management
  • Strategy
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Kjell Ruth is a seasoned executive with a proven track record of driving business growth and transformation. As Co-CEO and Board Member at Dong Suh Foods, a joint venture between Dong Suh Corporation and Mondelez International, he has led the company to become the market leader in coffee in South Korea. Ruth has also held key roles at Mondelez International, including Finance Director for Asia Pacific, and at various subsidiaries, including Migabang Ltd and Lindström. Ruth's expertise spans multiple industries, including FMCG, management, and strategic planning. He has a strong background in cross-functional leadership, having led teams across multiple regions. His experience in supply chain management and business development has enabled him to drive operational efficiency and growth. Ruth holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Helsinki University of Technology and a BSc in Finance & Investment Theory from Hanken School of Economics. He is a certified FT Non-Executive Director Diploma holder and has completed the FT Board Director Programme.

Credentials

  • FT Non-Executive Director Diploma - Pearson SRF BTEC Level 7 Advanced Professional Diploma
    FT Board Director Programme
    May, 2022
    - Apr, 2026
  • Mondelēz: Grow Program
    Harvard Business Publishing Corporate Learning
    Jul, 2021
    - Apr, 2026

Experience

  • Dong Suh Foods at Mondelez International
    • Mapo-gu, Seoul, Korea
    • Executive Vice President and Co-Representative Director
      • Oct 2015 - Present
      • Mapo-gu, Seoul, Korea

      Co-CEO and Board member at Dong Suh Foods in Seoul, a joint venture between Dong Suh Corporation and Mondelez International and market leader in coffee in South Korea.

  • Finnish Chamber of Commerce in Korea
    • Seoul, South Korea
    • Board Member
      • Mar 2020 - Present
      • Seoul, South Korea

  • Lindström
    • Seoul, Seoul, South Korea
    • Food Advisory Board Member
      • Jun 2021 - Present
      • Seoul, Seoul, South Korea

      Provide advice to Lindström Management regarding the Food Industry business area

  • DongSuh Oils and Fats
    • Seoul, South Korea
    • Board Member
      • Oct 2015 - Present
      • Seoul, South Korea

      Board Member at Korean Joint Venture, a sister company to DongSuh Foods. The company specializes on providing oils and fats to DongSuh Foods but also exports to South East and Central Asian markets.

  • Migabang Ltd
    • South Korea
    • Board Member
      • Oct 2015 - Present
      • South Korea

      Board member at a subsidiary of DongSuh Foods, focused on manufacturing biscuits products.

  • Mondelez International
    • United States
    • Food and Beverage Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Finance Director, Gum & Candy & Powdered Beverages Asia Pacific
      • Jan 2015 - Sep 2015

    • Finance Director Japan
      • Aug 2013 - Dec 2014

    • Area Finance Director France
      • Jun 2010 - Jul 2013

    • Area Finance Director Nordic
      • Oct 2006 - Jun 2010

  • Kraft Foods South Africa
    • Managing Director
      • Jan 2004 - Sep 2006

  • Kraft Foods Lithuania
    • Finance Director Baltics
      • Apr 2001 - Dec 2003

  • Kraft Foods Nordic
    • Director of Controlling, Nordic Snacks
      • Apr 1999 - Mar 2001

  • Kraft Foods Finland
    • Finance Director
      • Jan 1991 - Mar 1999

Education

  • Hanken School of Economics
    BSc, Finance & investment theory
  • Helsinki University of Technology
    Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and Management, General

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