KAC names new CEO
Kim Won-joon, former chief of the Gyeonggi Nambu Provincial Police Agency, took office as the 14th president and CEO of Korea Airports Corp. (KAC) on Wednesday, filling the state-run airport operator's two-year leadership vacuum. He pledged to put airport safety and public trust at the center of his management strategy. Kim is scheduled to visit Muan International Airport immediately after his…
Kim Won-joon, a former chief of the Gyeonggi Nambu Provincial Police Agency, assumed the role of the 14th president and CEO of Korea Airports Corp. (KAC) on Wednesday, addressing the two-year leadership gap within the state-run airport operator. In his inaugural address, he expressed his commitment to prioritizing airport safety and public trust as the cornerstone of his management approach.
Kim plans to pay respects to the victims of the disastrous Jeju Air crash that occurred in December 2024, which claimed the lives of 179 individuals. Upon his arrival, he will pay a visit to the site of the accident and a facility housing the belongings of the deceased passengers. His primary focus during the visit will be to provide support to the bereaved families and address the lingering issues related to the tragic event.
During his inauguration ceremony, Kim announced his intent to review established practices and implement a comprehensive overhaul of the company's management system, aiming to ensure the airport operator's sustainable growth. He highlighted the challenges faced by KAC, including the prolonged leadership vacuum, limited potential for growth in domestic air travel, a stagnant revenue structure, and mounting financial pressures.
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