Seok Bin (Brian) Ko
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English Full professional proficiency
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Simon DJ IM_시몽 임덕정
Mr. Seokbin Brian KO has contributed a lot to our successful implementation and current growth of two brands Hyundai and Kia in EU automotive market WITH his creative and efficient financing programs when we were working together in Europe as co-Group members. He has built the cornerstone of HYUNDAI finance in Europe for HYUNDAI & KIA Sales & Service subsidiaries and his successors who are developing its value further. Appreciating still his openness and market-oriented ideas and skills. by Simon Deok-Jeong IM, Former President of Hyundai Motor France and Kia Motors France & Central Europe
Kyuho LEE
I worked with Mr. Ko 8 7years ago at Hyundai & Kia Product Strategy Division. He always invested very creative idea to build new product concept as well as he was well-known about cost management to maximize projects' profitability. Also, he published a book related with one of finance field at first in Korea after he graduated in US business school. I would like to recommend Mr. KO if you needs a export which know strategy, finance, marketing and fleet business
Simon DJ IM_시몽 임덕정
Mr. Seokbin Brian KO has contributed a lot to our successful implementation and current growth of two brands Hyundai and Kia in EU automotive market WITH his creative and efficient financing programs when we were working together in Europe as co-Group members. He has built the cornerstone of HYUNDAI finance in Europe for HYUNDAI & KIA Sales & Service subsidiaries and his successors who are developing its value further. Appreciating still his openness and market-oriented ideas and skills. by Simon Deok-Jeong IM, Former President of Hyundai Motor France and Kia Motors France & Central Europe
Kyuho LEE
I worked with Mr. Ko 8 7years ago at Hyundai & Kia Product Strategy Division. He always invested very creative idea to build new product concept as well as he was well-known about cost management to maximize projects' profitability. Also, he published a book related with one of finance field at first in Korea after he graduated in US business school. I would like to recommend Mr. KO if you needs a export which know strategy, finance, marketing and fleet business
Simon DJ IM_시몽 임덕정
Mr. Seokbin Brian KO has contributed a lot to our successful implementation and current growth of two brands Hyundai and Kia in EU automotive market WITH his creative and efficient financing programs when we were working together in Europe as co-Group members. He has built the cornerstone of HYUNDAI finance in Europe for HYUNDAI & KIA Sales & Service subsidiaries and his successors who are developing its value further. Appreciating still his openness and market-oriented ideas and skills. by Simon Deok-Jeong IM, Former President of Hyundai Motor France and Kia Motors France & Central Europe
Kyuho LEE
I worked with Mr. Ko 8 7years ago at Hyundai & Kia Product Strategy Division. He always invested very creative idea to build new product concept as well as he was well-known about cost management to maximize projects' profitability. Also, he published a book related with one of finance field at first in Korea after he graduated in US business school. I would like to recommend Mr. KO if you needs a export which know strategy, finance, marketing and fleet business
Simon DJ IM_시몽 임덕정
Mr. Seokbin Brian KO has contributed a lot to our successful implementation and current growth of two brands Hyundai and Kia in EU automotive market WITH his creative and efficient financing programs when we were working together in Europe as co-Group members. He has built the cornerstone of HYUNDAI finance in Europe for HYUNDAI & KIA Sales & Service subsidiaries and his successors who are developing its value further. Appreciating still his openness and market-oriented ideas and skills. by Simon Deok-Jeong IM, Former President of Hyundai Motor France and Kia Motors France & Central Europe
Kyuho LEE
I worked with Mr. Ko 8 7years ago at Hyundai & Kia Product Strategy Division. He always invested very creative idea to build new product concept as well as he was well-known about cost management to maximize projects' profitability. Also, he published a book related with one of finance field at first in Korea after he graduated in US business school. I would like to recommend Mr. KO if you needs a export which know strategy, finance, marketing and fleet business
Experience
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Cheongju University
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Professor
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Sep 2020 - Present
Professor at International Business Department, College of Global Economy and Trade. Teaching global business, business statistics, and financial engineering. Outside director for an electric vehicle production and sales company. Researching arbitrage opportunities in the currency derivatives market. Professor at International Business Department, College of Global Economy and Trade. Teaching global business, business statistics, and financial engineering. Outside director for an electric vehicle production and sales company. Researching arbitrage opportunities in the currency derivatives market.
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Hyundai Capital Services
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대한민국 서울
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Vice President, Head Of Global Stategy Department
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Mar 2020 - Jun 2020
Lead global business expansion for joint venture, and M&A. Countries managed are USA, Canada, Germany, France, UK, India, Australia, Brazil, Russia, China, Vietnam and Indonesia. Auto Finance is a main focus as well as digital business such as mobility and UX. Credit card is an additional area handled. Manage financial KPIs for global finance entities in USA, Canada, Brazil, Germany, UK, and China. Lead global business expansion for joint venture, and M&A. Countries managed are USA, Canada, Germany, France, UK, India, Australia, Brazil, Russia, China, Vietnam and Indonesia. Auto Finance is a main focus as well as digital business such as mobility and UX. Credit card is an additional area handled. Manage financial KPIs for global finance entities in USA, Canada, Brazil, Germany, UK, and China.
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Hyundai Capital Europe GmbH
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Frankfurt Am Main Area, Germany
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Managing Director & CEO
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Apr 2019 - Mar 2020
Second term as Managing Director to restore business and enhance partnership and collaboration for auto finance with top European finance lenders. Managed operation of a German finance entity, Hyundai Capital Bank Europe GmbH. Second term as Managing Director to restore business and enhance partnership and collaboration for auto finance with top European finance lenders. Managed operation of a German finance entity, Hyundai Capital Bank Europe GmbH.
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Hyundai Capital America
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United States
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Vice President, Deputy Head of Dealer Services Division
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Feb 2016 - Mar 2019
Drive revenue growth by managing business and relationships with 2 OEMs (Hyundai Motor America and Kia Motors America) including sales promotions, credit loss, and remarketing. Drive revenue growth by managing business and relationships with 2 OEMs (Hyundai Motor America and Kia Motors America) including sales promotions, credit loss, and remarketing.
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Head of Auto Cooperation Department
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Apr 2014 - Jan 2016
Led development of promotional activities/campaigns and minimized customer credit losses. Challenged to protect revenue in market that had become highly competitive. Led 35 employees with accountability for $300M in annual profit.
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Head of Fleet Business Department
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Apr 2012 - Mar 2014
Held P&L accountability for $700M corporate fleet business. Led total team of 84 through CEO direct reports. Charged with developing a sustainable business model for a business that was struggling to compete.
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Hyundai Capital Europe
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Frankfurt Am Main Area, Germany
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President & CEO
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Jan 2007 - Mar 2012
Appointed to build new international business from the ground up. Led consultation for promotional plans across 22 European countries; promoted financing services to Hyundai and Kia; held full P&L accountability in annual revenue; and provided strategic and tactical leadership in 12 countries. • Successfully built and led the company’s first international operation, paving the way for global expansion; grew team from 3 to 100 over 5-year tenure. Appointed to build new international business from the ground up. Led consultation for promotional plans across 22 European countries; promoted financing services to Hyundai and Kia; held full P&L accountability in annual revenue; and provided strategic and tactical leadership in 12 countries. • Successfully built and led the company’s first international operation, paving the way for global expansion; grew team from 3 to 100 over 5-year tenure.
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Hyundai Motor Company
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Seocho-gu, Seoul, Korea
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Manager
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Dec 1992 - Dec 2006
Held several roles with Hyundai Motor Company in South Korea; recruited as a staff member, Finance and Accounting Management Team, promoted to Product Planning Team Manager and then transferred to Hyundai Capital Services as Deputy General Manager, Strategy and Planning Team. The company provided full MBA sponsorship considering contributions. Held several roles with Hyundai Motor Company in South Korea; recruited as a staff member, Finance and Accounting Management Team, promoted to Product Planning Team Manager and then transferred to Hyundai Capital Services as Deputy General Manager, Strategy and Planning Team. The company provided full MBA sponsorship considering contributions.
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Education
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Washington University in St. Louis - Olin Business School
MBA, Finance and Financial Management Services -
Korea University
BA in Economics, Mathematical statistics and stochastic process