SK Chemicals Co Ltd. has appointed Han Byeong-ro, current vice-president, as new CEO. Previously, Vice-President Han Byeong-ro used his extensive experience in finance, HR and labor management to stabilize labor-management relations and promote the global expansion of the Life Science Business. Along with his duties as CEO of Life Science Biz in charge of pharmaceutical operations, Mr. Han will also serve as COO (COO), oversee marketing and business support sections, and assist President Park Man-hoon.

This will allow President Park, who took up his post early this year, to direct all management and fulfill his role as CTO (Chief Technology Officer), which entails focusing on R&D and production for the continued growth of core businesses including vaccines.