Strategic Consultant

• Aug 2022 - Present

Strategic Consultant & Korea Representative

• Mar 2022 - Present

Executive Project Advisor, advising IPI for SK Innovation

• Jan 2019 - Oct 2023

VP-Asia Strategist

• Dec 2020 - Oct 2021

☆Successfully created long term partnership btwn SK Group and Plug Power, helping to build hydrogen logistics hub and infra in Korea and expanding to Asia; could secure 1st green hydrogen deal using wind power at JEJU Island with Plug Power's PEM electrolyzer.

Strategic Consultant/Korea Representative

• 2020 - 2021

☆ Advised Hyundai Motor Group to build hydrogen fueling infra in US and Korea. Global Expert for Green Hydrogen & Fuel Cell | High Tech Investment, M&A & Integration | Global Partnership & Capital Raising | EV & Infrastructure Development

Managing Director/Asia Strategist

• 2018 - 2020

♦ Commerce Street Holdings, LLC ("CSH"​) , headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is a premier investment banking firm serving and investing in financial institutions across the United States since 2007. CSH is comprised of the following entities: ♦ Commerce Street Capital, LLC, (Member FINRA/SIPC) is a broker-dealer whose services include: • Mergers & Acquisitions - Financial Institutions and Corporations • Bank Capital Raise • Private Placement of Debt & Equity •… Show more ♦ Commerce Street Holdings, LLC ("CSH"​) , headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is a premier investment banking firm serving and investing in financial institutions across the United States since 2007. CSH is comprised of the following entities: ♦ Commerce Street Capital, LLC, (Member FINRA/SIPC) is a broker-dealer whose services include: • Mergers & Acquisitions - Financial Institutions and Corporations • Bank Capital Raise • Private Placement of Debt & Equity • Regulatory Advisory • Valuations & Fairness Opinions • Small Business Investment Company ("SBIC"​) Funds • Alternative Solutions • Corporate & Real Estate Investment Banking ♦ Commerce Street Investment Advisor (“CSIA”), dba Commerce Street Investment Management (“CSIM”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Commerce Street Holdings LLC, a Texas limited liability company and is an SEC-registered Investment Adviser that provides asset management services for private equity and credit opportunity funds that invest in bank and financial institution related transactions, including projects for logistics, warehousing and infra. Show less ♦ Commerce Street Holdings, LLC ("CSH"​) , headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is a premier investment banking firm serving and investing in financial institutions across the United States since 2007. CSH is comprised of the following entities: ♦ Commerce Street Capital, LLC, (Member FINRA/SIPC) is a broker-dealer whose services include: • Mergers & Acquisitions - Financial Institutions and Corporations • Bank Capital Raise • Private Placement of Debt & Equity •… Show more ♦ Commerce Street Holdings, LLC ("CSH"​) , headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is a premier investment banking firm serving and investing in financial institutions across the United States since 2007. CSH is comprised of the following entities: ♦ Commerce Street Capital, LLC, (Member FINRA/SIPC) is a broker-dealer whose services include: • Mergers & Acquisitions - Financial Institutions and Corporations • Bank Capital Raise • Private Placement of Debt & Equity • Regulatory Advisory • Valuations & Fairness Opinions • Small Business Investment Company ("SBIC"​) Funds • Alternative Solutions • Corporate & Real Estate Investment Banking ♦ Commerce Street Investment Advisor (“CSIA”), dba Commerce Street Investment Management (“CSIM”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Commerce Street Holdings LLC, a Texas limited liability company and is an SEC-registered Investment Adviser that provides asset management services for private equity and credit opportunity funds that invest in bank and financial institution related transactions, including projects for logistics, warehousing and infra. Show less

Managing Director, Asia Strategist

• 2013 - 2017

- Created new investment portfolios in investing US MLPs (Master Limited Partnership) of energy infrastructure, set up retail distribution networks by partnering with KIMC (Korea Investment Management Company) and major banks including KB, Woori, Shinhan and Hana Bank, raising $500+M with 12+% returns, managing tax and currency risks through swap and ISDA. • Awarded “Best Alternative Investment Fund of the Year” by Korea Finance & Investment Association (2014) - Created new investment portfolios in investing US MLPs (Master Limited Partnership) of energy infrastructure, set up retail distribution networks by partnering with KIMC (Korea Investment Management Company) and major banks including KB, Woori, Shinhan and Hana Bank, raising $500+M with 12+% returns, managing tax and currency risks through swap and ISDA. • Awarded “Best Alternative Investment Fund of the Year” by Korea Finance & Investment Association (2014)

Senior Consultant, Business Development

• 2011 - 2013

• Samsung C&T is a global project development and investment holding company for Samsung, the largest shareholder of Samsung Electronics Company, Samsung Heavy Industries and its more affiliates. - Crafted business expansion with finance leadership and marketing program, developing and implementing solutions for capital raising in US capital market with executing extensive market research, financial analysis and forecast, regular financial reporting and presentation to head office’s senior… Show more • Samsung C&T is a global project development and investment holding company for Samsung, the largest shareholder of Samsung Electronics Company, Samsung Heavy Industries and its more affiliates. - Crafted business expansion with finance leadership and marketing program, developing and implementing solutions for capital raising in US capital market with executing extensive market research, financial analysis and forecast, regular financial reporting and presentation to head office’s senior management in Korea. Show less • Samsung C&T is a global project development and investment holding company for Samsung, the largest shareholder of Samsung Electronics Company, Samsung Heavy Industries and its more affiliates. - Crafted business expansion with finance leadership and marketing program, developing and implementing solutions for capital raising in US capital market with executing extensive market research, financial analysis and forecast, regular financial reporting and presentation to head office’s senior… Show more • Samsung C&T is a global project development and investment holding company for Samsung, the largest shareholder of Samsung Electronics Company, Samsung Heavy Industries and its more affiliates. - Crafted business expansion with finance leadership and marketing program, developing and implementing solutions for capital raising in US capital market with executing extensive market research, financial analysis and forecast, regular financial reporting and presentation to head office’s senior management in Korea. Show less

Managing Director, M&A, Project Finance & Underwriting

• May 2009 - Oct 2010

• HMC is a Hyundai Motor Group’s in-house Investment Banking Division and Corporate Venture Investment for worldwide investment banking services - Managed staffs of 10+ in Seoul, Hong Kong and Singapore, underwrote $2B assets, improving ROA by 3+%. - Supported management for M&A and international expansion with financial analysis, financial modeling and forecast, due diligence and post merger integration, acting as a point of contacts by collaboratively working with business leaders of… Show more • HMC is a Hyundai Motor Group’s in-house Investment Banking Division and Corporate Venture Investment for worldwide investment banking services - Managed staffs of 10+ in Seoul, Hong Kong and Singapore, underwrote $2B assets, improving ROA by 3+%. - Supported management for M&A and international expansion with financial analysis, financial modeling and forecast, due diligence and post merger integration, acting as a point of contacts by collaboratively working with business leaders of tax, legal, IT and HR teams. - Created global bond issuing program of $800M, where I initiated securitizing of Hyundai Motor’s auto loans and debt finance in China auto dealer of high credit and high-quality AR, with 12+% returns, with ALM (asset liability management) and credit risk management. - Securitized auto loans of $500M for Hyundai Motor and dealers’ debt financings through working with Hyundai Capital Co., second largest credit card issuer in Korea, managing legal documentations. • Investment Advisory Committee Member for Korea Teachers’ Pension Services, AUM of $3B, for overseas investments. • Investment Committee Board for Pacific Star Group in Singapore (www.pacificstargrp.com) Show less • HMC is a Hyundai Motor Group’s in-house Investment Banking Division and Corporate Venture Investment for worldwide investment banking services - Managed staffs of 10+ in Seoul, Hong Kong and Singapore, underwrote $2B assets, improving ROA by 3+%. - Supported management for M&A and international expansion with financial analysis, financial modeling and forecast, due diligence and post merger integration, acting as a point of contacts by collaboratively working with business leaders of… Show more • HMC is a Hyundai Motor Group’s in-house Investment Banking Division and Corporate Venture Investment for worldwide investment banking services - Managed staffs of 10+ in Seoul, Hong Kong and Singapore, underwrote $2B assets, improving ROA by 3+%. - Supported management for M&A and international expansion with financial analysis, financial modeling and forecast, due diligence and post merger integration, acting as a point of contacts by collaboratively working with business leaders of tax, legal, IT and HR teams. - Created global bond issuing program of $800M, where I initiated securitizing of Hyundai Motor’s auto loans and debt finance in China auto dealer of high credit and high-quality AR, with 12+% returns, with ALM (asset liability management) and credit risk management. - Securitized auto loans of $500M for Hyundai Motor and dealers’ debt financings through working with Hyundai Capital Co., second largest credit card issuer in Korea, managing legal documentations. • Investment Advisory Committee Member for Korea Teachers’ Pension Services, AUM of $3B, for overseas investments. • Investment Committee Board for Pacific Star Group in Singapore (www.pacificstargrp.com) Show less

General Manager, M&A, Project Finance & Underwriting

• 2006 - 2009

• Woori Bank with $320B assets, the leading corporate & investment banking group *Investment Committe Member for Korea-UAE Economic Development - Managed $2.5B asset with staffs of 15+ in overseas branches in Asia, focusing on China and India, managing local regulatory through strategic alliance with ICBC in Beijing. - Supported management for M&A bidding of $5.2B to acquire LG Card, then biggest credit card issuer with 12+M users, consulting operational innovation, customer… Show more • Woori Bank with $320B assets, the leading corporate & investment banking group *Investment Committe Member for Korea-UAE Economic Development - Managed $2.5B asset with staffs of 15+ in overseas branches in Asia, focusing on China and India, managing local regulatory through strategic alliance with ICBC in Beijing. - Supported management for M&A bidding of $5.2B to acquire LG Card, then biggest credit card issuer with 12+M users, consulting operational innovation, customer experience, and fast-paced payment industry by executing valuation, due diligence and post merger integration. - Orchestrated acquisition of multi purpose office and retail, prime location building in Singapore, partnering with Pacific Star Group, leading real estate investment company in Asia with $3.5B assets, based on quantitative market research, growth strategy and headcount forecast with financial analytics and self-starter initiatives (ROI 15+%). - Provided $550M of senior loan and mezzanine for NPS to purchase HSBC building in London. • Chaired the bank’s credit/investment sub-committee, operating ALM and currency risk. • Investment Advisory Committee Member for Korea National Pension Service (NPS), with AUM of $620B, for overseas investment and real estate development Show less • Woori Bank with $320B assets, the leading corporate & investment banking group *Investment Committe Member for Korea-UAE Economic Development - Managed $2.5B asset with staffs of 15+ in overseas branches in Asia, focusing on China and India, managing local regulatory through strategic alliance with ICBC in Beijing. - Supported management for M&A bidding of $5.2B to acquire LG Card, then biggest credit card issuer with 12+M users, consulting operational innovation, customer… Show more • Woori Bank with $320B assets, the leading corporate & investment banking group *Investment Committe Member for Korea-UAE Economic Development - Managed $2.5B asset with staffs of 15+ in overseas branches in Asia, focusing on China and India, managing local regulatory through strategic alliance with ICBC in Beijing. - Supported management for M&A bidding of $5.2B to acquire LG Card, then biggest credit card issuer with 12+M users, consulting operational innovation, customer experience, and fast-paced payment industry by executing valuation, due diligence and post merger integration. - Orchestrated acquisition of multi purpose office and retail, prime location building in Singapore, partnering with Pacific Star Group, leading real estate investment company in Asia with $3.5B assets, based on quantitative market research, growth strategy and headcount forecast with financial analytics and self-starter initiatives (ROI 15+%). - Provided $550M of senior loan and mezzanine for NPS to purchase HSBC building in London. • Chaired the bank’s credit/investment sub-committee, operating ALM and currency risk. • Investment Advisory Committee Member for Korea National Pension Service (NPS), with AUM of $620B, for overseas investment and real estate development Show less