Bang Kyung-man, KT&G President, Communicates with Employees through 'Casual Meeting'

Meeting with over 20 employees across various roles and ranks
Sharing growth stories and work know-how
Gathering opinions on the company's mid- to long-term vision

After 9 years, Bang Kyung-man, who became the new head of KT&G, has entered his third week in office and started communicating with employees.

According to KT&G on the 18th, Bang held a 'casual meeting' the day before at the lounge on the 20th floor of the company's Seoul headquarters, where he met with about 20 employees from various roles and ranks for candid conversations.

Bang Kyung-man, President of KT&G (center in the second row), is taking a commemorative photo with participants of the casual meeting.
[Photo by KT&G]

Bang shared his growth story with the employees, having joined the company as a new employee in 1998 and now taking on the important role of CEO after 27 years. As a senior member of the company, he conveyed sincere stories about his work experience and know-how. He also listened to employees' opinions on the company's mid- to long-term vision and growth strategies, and engaged in conversations on various topics outside of work, such as hobbies and interests.

A KT&G official said, "This event was held reflecting the management's intention to communicate freely with members beyond the existing framework and to build consensus on the company's vision," adding, "We will continue to spread a two-way communication culture between executives and employees to create a horizontal and flexible organizational culture."