Kakao Bank nominates Yun Ho-young for fifth term as CEO

Kakao Bank CEO Yun Ho-young has been nominated for a fifth term, according to a regulatory filing confirmed by the company on Mar.4.

The shareholders’ meeting is scheduled for Mar. 26 to approve his reappointment.

Yun, 54, has been with Kakao Bank since its launch in 2017. He served previously as vice president of Kakao Corporation.

If approved, his new two-year term will start after his current term ends on Mar. 28.

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