(Former) Senior Executive Vice President, Daewoo Engineering & Construction
CEO & Vice Chairman of IBIG Tech. Inc.
Namchul Kim
Kim Namchul, an expert in overseas business. From 1983 to 2017, I worked at Daewoo Construction for 34 years, spending over 25 years in more than 10 countries across Europe, Africa, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East as a resident representative. Even while serving as an executive in charge of overseas sales at the headquarters, I continued to discover various overseas projects in regions such as Latin America and the CIS.
After retiring as a Division Head (Executive Vice President) at Daewoo Construction, I served as CEO of Young Hwa Engineering, Vice Chairman of KOMS Co., Ltd., and Vice Chairman of Hansung Cleantech Co., Ltd. Currently, I am the CEO (Vice Chairman) of iBigTech Co., Ltd., continuing to work actively in the field. Additionally, I founded "Construction Veterans Embracing the World," a volunteer organization for overseas construction professionals, which was officially approved as a non-profit corporation by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport in 2017. I have been serving as its representative since then. I also contribute as the head of the mentoring group for the GYBM (Global Young Business Manager, Kim Woo-joong Military Academy) program, organized by the World Management Research Association. Since 2017, I have been dedicated to nurturing young entrepreneurs aiming to succeed in the global market.
Practice Areas
Education and Career
. Bachelor’s Degree in English Language and Literature, Korea University
. Cambridge CAE (Certificate in Advanced English, C1) obtained, CPE (Proficiency) course attended
. Master’s Degree from the Graduate School of Education, Joongbu University
. Joined Daewoo Corporation (1983) – Engaged in trade operations
. Transferred to Daewoo Construction and worked at the Nigeria branch (Lagos) (1984–1988)
. Worked at the London branch and Pakistan headquarters (1989–1998)
. Served at the Pakistan Regional Headquarters (Daewoo Group) – Focused on overseas business development and project financing (1999–2000)
. Worked in Indonesia – Managed procurement, administration, safety, and government relations (2000–2003)
. Served as the Chief Resident Executive for the Middle East region (2007–2011)
. Held positions as Overseas Sales Executive, Head of Outsourcing Procurement Division, Algeria Regional Headquarters Director, and MENA Regional Headquarters Director (2012–2018)
Achievements
· Served as a member of the 1st and 2nd term of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs-appointed "Friends of Africa" expert committee (2013–2017)
· Special member of the National Assembly’s "New Era for Africa Forum" (2013– )
· Board member of the Korea-Africa Association (a non-profit organization)
· Former review committee member for the "New Market Development Support Project" under the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport & the Overseas Construction Association