Direct Investment in Korea: How to Land Softly and Successfully

with
Hong-Chul “Hank” Ahn
Commissioner of Invest KOREA

note: Hank Ahn has been also interviewed for Korea Business Central!

About the Speaker

Hong-Chul “Hank” Ahn appointed Commissioner of Invest KOREA in 2010, and is responsible for all things pertinent to attracting and retaining foreign direct investment in Korea.

Prior to this appointment, Hank held senior-level positions in both the private and public sectors, serving as Vice Chairman of Pyunghwa Chemical, Statutory Auditor at the Korea Investment Corporation, in various positions at the World Bank from 1992 to 1999, and as an official at the Korean Ministry of Finance and Economy for 21 years.

Mr. Ahn holds masters degrees in International Business from University of California, San Diego, and in Public Administration from Seoul National University. He holds a bachelor degree in business from Yonsei University. He has been a member of the International Advisory Board of UC San Diego since 2008, and serves on the board of directors of Shinhan Life Insurance as an independent director.