Lotte Culture Works announced on the 3rd that it will appoint Kim Jong-yeol as new CEO.

Newly appointed CEO Kim Jong-yeol, born in 1969, majored in economics at Yonsei University and completed MBA program at University University of Southern California.

CEO Kim, who has served as CEO CJ 4DPLEX since 2018, is considered an expert in the industry who has led technology-oriented growth by introducing innovative special theater businesses such as ‘4DX’ and ‘ScreenX’.He is evaluated to have presented a new customer experience through the fusion of screening technology and various realistic content such as not only movies but also concerts, musicals, and sports broadcasts.

In addition, he has contributed to global market entry and expansion of digital content business in various companies, including as Head of CJ Hellovision Mobile Business Division, Head of CJ Business Team 3, Samsung Electronics Overseas Product Planning Team, and ABL Consulting Strategy Consultant.

Under the leadership of CEO Kim Jong-yeol, Lotte Cultureworks plans to accelerate performance improvement and innovation through the development of global content, strengthening IP competitiveness, establishing an innovative theater viewing environment, and providing customized content experiences to customers.It is also expected to accelerate its advance into the global market.


Reporter Kim Gyul- winter@donga.com

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