Chung Eui-sun
Chung Eui-sun, also spelled Euisun Chung, is a South Korean billionaire business magnate. He is the executive chairman and CEO of Hyundai Motor Group and the only son and "heir apparent" of Hyundai Motor Group honorary chairman Chung Mong-koo.
He is among the richest people in South Korea. In December 2024, Forbes estimated his net worth as US$3.3 billion and ranked him 10th richest in the country.
Education
Chung was educated at Whimoon High School and received a bachelor's degree in business administration from Korea University in 1993. After graduation from Korea University, he earned an MBA from the University of San Francisco School of Business in 1997.Career
- 2020–present: Executive Chairman and CEO, Hyundai Motor Group
- 2018–2020: Executive Vice Chairman, Hyundai Motor Group
- 2009–2018: Vice Chairman, Hyundai Motor Company
- 2005–2009: President, Kia Motors Corporation
- 2003–2005: Chief Operating Officer, Hyundai-Kia Corporate Planning Division
- 2001–2002: Deputy Operating Officer, Hyundai Motor's Domestic Sales & Marketing Division
- 2001–2002: Deputy Operating Officer, Hyundai-Kia After-Sales Service Division
- 2000–2002: Deputy Operating Officer, Hyundai Information Technology Center
- 1999–2001: Director, Hyundai Procurement Planning & Coordination Group
- 1994–1999: Deputy Manager, Hyundai Precision and Industries Ltd.
- 1997–1999: Itochu Corporation
In October 2020, Chung became chairman of Hyundai Motor Group, and his father, Chung Mong-Koo, honorary chairman.
Chung is World Archery Asia president. He is currently on his fifth consecutive term as president.
Awards and honors
- 2003: Commendation by the President of the Republic of Korea
- 2006: World Economic Forum, Young Global Leader
- 2005–present: Asian Archery Federation, President
- 2023: Honorary Commander of the Order of the British Empire