Gwangju Bank Confirms Vice President Go Byeong-il as Next Bank President Candidate

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Jin-hyung] The Gwangju Bank Executive Candidate Recommendation Committee announced on the 28th that it has confirmed Ko Byung-il, Vice President of Gwangju Bank, as the next candidate for Gwangju Bank President.

Following the resignation of President Song Jong-wook, Vice President Ko was nominated as the next candidate for Gwangju Bank President.

The Gwangju Bank Executive Candidate Recommendation Committee judged that candidate Ko is the right person who can significantly contribute to the development of the regional economy through efficient management based on his diverse work experience across the financial industry.

Candidate Ko was born in 1966 in Gwangju Metropolitan City, graduated from Kumho High School and Chonnam National University with a degree in Economics, and joined Gwangju Bank in 1991. He has served as Branch Manager of Imbangul-daero Branch, Baegundong Branch Manager, Head of Personal Sales Strategy Department, Head of General Planning Department, and Vice President of Sales Headquarters 1.

Over 32 years of service, he has accumulated extensive experience and insight into the banking industry, is known for his excellent interpersonal skills with a wide network across the financial sector, and is highly trusted by employees while demonstrating outstanding work execution capabilities.

With his confirmation as a candidate, it is expected that he will revitalize the regional economy by strengthening community-based management, including expanding the local sales base and enhancing support for small and medium-sized enterprises.

Candidate Ko will be officially appointed as the 14th President of Gwangju Bank after the upcoming shareholders' meeting and will begin his official two-year term starting January 1, 2023.

Meanwhile, President Song Jong-wook, who decided to retire to pave the way for juniors after achieving remarkable results as the first bank president promoted from within the bank, is expected to move to the position of Vice Chairman of JB Financial Group.