Shin Chang-jae

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Shin Chang-jae
Born1953or1954(age 69–70) [1]
NationalityKorean
Alma mater Seoul National University
Occupation(s)Chairman and CEO, Kyobo Life Insurance Company
Children2

Shin Chang-jae (born 1953/54) is a Korean businessman, the chairman and CEO of Kyobo Life Insurance Company.

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Early life

He is the son of Shin Yong-ho, who founded Kyobo Life Insurance Company in 1958. [1] Shin received a doctorate from Seoul National University. [1]

Career

Kyobo Life Insurance Building, Seoul Kyobo Life Insurance Building.jpg
Kyobo Life Insurance Building, Seoul

He trained as an obstetrician and worked as a professor at the Seoul National University medical school. [1] He has been chairman and CEO of Kyobo Life Insurance Company since 2000. [1] In June 2015, Forbes estimated his net worth at US$2.3 billion. [1]

Personal life

He is married with two sons and lives in Seoul, South Korea. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Shin Chang-Jae". Forbes. Retrieved 9 June 2015.