Speakers
Opening Ceremony
Jae-myung Lee
President of the Republic of Korea
Eog-weon Lee
Chairman, FSC
Profile
Eog-weon Lee has been serving as the 11th Chairman of the Financial Services Commission (FSC) since September 2025. Prior to his current appointment, Chairman Lee served as the First Vice Minister of Finance and Economy from 2021 to 2022. Additionally, he was appointed as a Distinguished Professor at the Department of Economics, Seoul National University, where he shared his extensive economic expertise.
Chairman Lee holds a B.A. in Economics from Seoul National University and earned his Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Missouri.
Eog-weon Lee
Chairman, FSC
Eun-bo Jeong
Chairman & CEO, KRX
Profile
Eun-Bo Jeong, Ph.D., has been serving as the Chairman and CEO of the Korea Exchange since February 2024. With a wealth of experience and expertise, he has played a pivotal role in shaping the nation's policy in the areas of macro economy, domestic and international finance over a long period of time. Prior to assuming his current role at the Korea Exchange, he devoted himself to public service, holding esteemed positions such as Governor of the Financial Supervisory Service, Vice Chairman of the Financial Services Commission, and Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Economy and Finance. Mr. Jeong also made significant contributions to the nation's diplomacy through his role as Ambassador for the ROK-US defense cost-sharing negotiations with outstanding leadership. He received doctoral and master's degree in Economics from Ohio State University, and his master’s degree and bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Seoul National University.
Eun-bo Jeong
Chairman & CEO, KRX
Dong-soo Yoo
Chairman, National Policy Committee
Profile
Dong-soo Yoo is a three-term member of the National Assembly (20th, 21st, and 22nd) representing the Gyeyang-A district in Incheon, currently serving as the Chairman of the National Policy Committee.
Prior to his current position, he has held major leadership roles within the Democratic Party of Korea(DPK), including Senior Deputy Floor Leader for Policy, Senior Vice Chairman of the Policy Committee, and Chairman of the Incheon City Committee.
During the 21st National Assembly, he served as the DPK Executive Secretary for the Strategy and Finance Committee, where he also chaired the Subcommittee on Economy and Finance. Additionally, he acted as the party's Executive Secretary for the National Policy Committee and led the First Subcommittee for Legislative Bill Examination.
He also served on the Budget Adjustment Subcommittee of the Special Committee on Budget and Accounts, as well as the Trade, Industry, Energy, SMEs, and Startups Committee. Within the DPK, his expertise has guided policy as Chairman of the Macroeconomics and Finance Subcommittee under the National Economic Advisory Council, and as a member of the Special Committee on Capital Market Revitalization.
He holds a B.A. in Business Administration from Yonsei University and is Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
Dong-soo Yoo
Chairman, National Policy Committee
Il-Jun Seo
Secretary, National Policy Committee
Profile
Il-jun Seo of the People Power Party (PPP) is a two-term member of the National Assembly, representing Geoje, South Gyeongsang Province, in the 22nd National Assembly. He currently serves as the Executive Secretary of the National Policy Committee for the assembly's second half.
During the first half of the 22nd Assembly, he sat on the Trade, Industry, Energy, SMEs, and Startups Committee, as well as the Special Committee on Budget and Accounts.
He also chaired the PPP's South Gyeongsang Provincial Chapter from June 2024 to June 2025 and served on the party's Talent Recruitment Committee in February 2025. On the legislative reform front, he was an integral part of the Special Committee on Political Reform, joining as a member from January to June, 2026, and stepped up to act as its Executive Secretary from March through June of the same year.
During his freshman term in the 21st National Assembly, his legislative portfolio included seats on the Land, Infrastructure and Transport Committee, the House Steering Committee, and the Special Committee on Budget and Accounts for the assembly's second half.
He holds a Ph.D. in Public Administration from the University of Seoul. He earned his master's degree in Public Policy from Yonsei University's Graduate School of Public Administration, following a bachelor's degree in Public Administration from Korea National Open University.
Il-Jun Seo
Secretary, National Policy Committee
Ito Yutaka
Commissioner, Financial Services Agency, Japan
Profile
Yutaka Ito is Commissioner at the Financial Services Agency (FSA) of Japan since July 2025.
Mr. Ito joined the Ministry of Finance (MOF) of Japan in 1989. Since then, he has a number of experiences in financial supervision and financial markets. In 1990s, he spent many years as leading roles in financial supervision at the time of financial crisis at several positions of the Supervision Bureau of the FSA’s predecessor agency (Financial Supervisory Agency) and the Banking Bureau at the MOF.
From 2007 to 2011, he was seconded to Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) and served as Chief Operating Officer (COO) at TOKYO AIM (currently TOKYO PRO Market), which is the market for professional investors, created as a joint venture of TSE and London Stock Exchange. Prior to the position at the TSE, he worked at Industrial Revitalization Corporation of Japan during 2003-2005.
His wide range of carrier at the MOF includes tax systems planning and budget examination. He worked as Director of Corporation Tax Policy Division during 2011-2013 and Director of Consumption Tax Policy Division during 2013-2015.
In 2019, he returned to the FSA and served as Deputy Director-General of the Supervision Bureau until 2021, responsible for supervision of Japanese major banks and insurance companies. During 2021-2022, he worked as Deputy Commissioner for Policy Coordination of the FSA. During 2022-2025, he worked as Director-General of the Supervision Bureau of the FSA.
Mr. Ito earned a B.A. in Law from the University of Tokyo in 1989 and a Master of Public Administration from Cornell University in 1993.
Ito Yutaka
Commissioner, Financial Services Agency, Japan
Kevin Sneader
President of Asia Pacific ex-Japan, Goldman Sachs
Profile
Kevin is president of Asia Pacific Ex-Japan (APEJ), overseeing the firm’s activities across the region and based in Hong Kong. He is a member of the Management Committee, Asia Pacific Management Committee, Firmwide Conduct Committee, Firmwide Reputational Risk Committee and Firmwide Client Franchise Committee. Kevin is co-chair of the international office heads group. He joined Goldman Sachs in 2021 as a partner. Prior to joining Goldman Sachs, Kevin served as the 12th global managing partner of McKinsey & Company. Prior to this role, he held various positions at McKinsey over three decades, including serving as managing partner of the Mid Atlantic, United Kingdom, and Asian offices. Kevin is a trustee of the Brookings Institution and a member of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) Asia Pacific Council and The Shanghai International Financial Advisory Council (SIFAC). Previously, he served as president of British American Business and as a member of the advisory council of Singapore’s Economic Development Board. Kevin earned an LLB with first class honors from Glasgow University and an MBA from Harvard Business School.
Kevin Sneader
President of Asia Pacific ex-Japan, Goldman Sachs
Joud Abdel Majeid
Co-Head of the Global Partners Office, BlackRock
Profile
Joud Abdel Majeid, Senior Managing Director, is Co-Head of the Global Partners Office (GPO) for BlackRock and a member of the firm’s Global Executive Committee. Ms. Abdel Majeid also oversees BlackRock Investment Stewardship.
As co-head of GPO, Ms. Abdel Majeid helps BlackRock deliver differentiated capital and strategic advice to our most sophisticated clients globally.
Ms. Abdel Majeid also oversees the BlackRock Investment Stewardship team and all its activities as it engages with companies to promote effective governance and create long-term value for clients invested in index equity strategies.
Previously, Ms. Abdel Majeid was Deputy Chief Financial Officer for BlackRock. She also served as Chief of Staff to the Chairman and CEO, overseeing engagements with clients, policymakers, public officials, and BlackRock’s Board of Directors.
Ms. Abdel Majeid joined BlackRock in September 2017 as Chief Operating Officer of BlackRock Solutions, where she was responsible for the commercial strategy and day-to-day operations of the Aladdin business.
Prior to joining BlackRock, Ms. Abdel Majeid was Head of Strategy and Corporate Development at E*TRADE Financial. Prior to E*TRADE, Ms. Abdel Majeid was a management consultant at Booz & Company. Ms. Abdel Majeid started her career in real estate investment lending.
Ms. Abdel Majeid holds an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and a bachelor’s degree, summa cum laude, in finance and economics from Elmhurst College.
Joud Abdel Majeid
Co-Head of the Global Partners Office, BlackRock
Jean-Paul Servais
Chair, IOSCO (Online)
Profile
Jean-Paul Servais is the Chairman of the IOSCO Board. He is also Chairman of the IOSCO European Regional Committee.
Mr Servais is the Chairman of the Belgian Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA) and a board member of several international supervisory bodies for the financial sector such as ESMA and the ESRB. He sits on a number of supervisory colleges that coordinate the (cross-border) supervision of several financial institutions and infrastructures.
He teaches at the Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB, University of Brussels), where he is part-time professor in International Business Law and in the specialized Master in Tax Law.
Jean-Paul Servais
Chair, IOSCO (Online)
Ken Fisher
Founder & Chairman, Fisher Investments (Online)
Profile
Ken Fisher is the Founder, Executive Chairman, and Co-Chief Investment Officer of Fisher Investments. Under his 37-year tenure as CEO, the firm grew into a global powerhouse, currently managing over $441 billion in assets (as of June 2026) for institutions and high-net-worth individuals worldwide.
A renowned financial thought leader, Ken penned Forbes’ prestigious "Portfolio Strategy" column for over 32 years—the longest-running continuous column in the magazine's history. Today, he writes bespoke monthly columns for 31 major global publications, including the New York Post, The Daily Telegraph, and South Korea's Chosun Weekly Biz, commanding an unprecedented global readership.
A frequent market commentator on networks like Bloomberg, CNN, and the BBC, Ken has authored 11 books, including four New York Times bestsellers. In the 1970s, his award-winning theoretical research pioneered the Price-to-Sales Ratio, a metric that remains a cornerstone of modern financial analysis.
Ken Fisher
Founder & Chairman, Fisher Investments (Online)
Capital Market Reform Plan
Je Ho Byun
Director General, Capital Markets Bureau, Financial Services Commission
Profile
Byun Je-ho entered public service through the 43rd National Higher Civil Service Examination and has held various key positions at the Financial Services Commission, including Director of the Financial Restructuring Support Division, Director of the Inclusive Finance Division, Director of the Capital Markets Division, and Director of the Financial Policy Division. He subsequently served as Director-General of the Regulatory Innovation Support Bureau at the Office for Government Policy Coordination and Deputy Head of the Real Estate Supervision Task Force. In March 2026, he was appointed Director-General of the Capital Markets Bureau at the Financial Services Commission.
Je Ho Byun
Director General, Capital Markets Bureau, Financial Services Commission
Winnie Kwan
PIO, Capital Group
Profile
Winnie Kwan is a Partner, Principal Investment Officer (PIO), and Global Portfolio Manager at Capital Group. She invests in both equity and fixed-income markets and has more than 30 years of investment experience. As PIO, she oversees US$130 billion in assets. She served on the Capital Group Board of Directors from 2014 to 2018. Winnie is a member of the Hong Kong Women Chief Executive Network. She and her husband, Mark Shuper, founded Sprouts Foundation, a nonprofit focused on education for underprivileged children in Asia. Winnie earned undergraduate and master’s degrees in Economics from Trinity College, Cambridge. She attended United World College and remains involved in the UWC movement. Winnie and Mark have a daughter and a son.
Winnie Kwan
PIO, Capital Group
Myeong Hyeon Cho
Professor, Korea University Business School
Profile
Dr. Myeong (Mike) Cho is currently Professor of Strategy and Corporate Governance at Korea University Business School. Dr. Cho has served as the president of the KCGS and as a board director at ICGN, an investor led global organization. He has also served for various Korean government bodies such as National Economic Advisory Council and Financial Policy Advisory Council. Before joining Korea University, Dr. Cho was a professor at Vanderbilt University. Dr. Cho earned his BA from Seoul National University, MBA from Essec Business School in France and Ph.D in Economics from Cornell University.
Myeong Hyeon Cho
Professor, Korea University Business School
Dongsub Yi
Head of Global Responsible Investment & Governace Division, National Pension Service
Profile
Dongsub Yi is a highly distinguished investment strategist and ESG expert with over two decades of leadership experience across South Korea’s top financial institutions and corporations. He currently serves as the Head of Global Responsible Investment and Governance Division at the National Pension Service (NPS) Investment Management, where he directs the fund's comprehensive ESG integration strategies, voting rights, and shareholder engagement. His work at NPS is pivotal in shaping the responsible investment landscape for one of the world's largest public pension funds.
Dongsub Yi
Head of Global Responsible Investment & Governace Division, National Pension Service
Seung Woo Lee
Head of Research, Eugene Investment & Securities
Profile
Seungwoo Lee is the head of research at Eugene Investment & Securities and also serves as a semiconductor analyst. He built his career at Daewoo Economic Research Institute, Shinyoung Securities, Rhee Capital Advisors IBK Investment & Securities, and has been recognized multiple times as a best analyst in the semiconductor sector by leading media outlets. He majored in Computer Engineering and earned a master’s degree in Business Administration at Seoul National University.
Seung Woo Lee
Head of Research, Eugene Investment & Securities
Hyoseob Lee
Head of Financial services Industry, Korea Capital Market Institute
Profile
Dr. Hyoseob Lee, a Senior Research Fellow at the Korea Capital Market Institute since 2010, heads its Financial Industry Department. He researches financial regulation, digital finance, wealth management, and risk management. He conducts research projects and advises the Financial Services Commission, Ministry of Economy and Finance, Ministry of Health and Welfare, Financial Supervisory Service, Korea Exchange, Korea Securities Finance, and Koscom. He holds a BS from POSTECH (mathematics, computer science) and an MS and PhD in management engineering (finance) from KAIST. He is Vice President of Korea's securities, finance, and derivatives associations, and Secretary General of the Seoul IB Forum.
Hyoseob Lee
Head of Financial services Industry, Korea Capital Market Institute
Joon Hyug Chung
Associate Professor, School of Law, Seoul National University
Profile
Prof. Joon Hyug Chung teaches corporate and financial law at Seoul National University School of Law. He regularly advises the government on corporate governance and capital markets, and currently serves as a non-standing Commissioner of the Securities and Futures Commission. Recognized internationally as a leading authority in his field, Prof. Chung previously practiced as an M&A partner at a top Korean law firm. He was recognized as one of Korea's premier corporate lawyers by Chambers Global, Legal 500, and IFLR, and named "Lawyer of the Year" by Legal Times and one of ALB's "40 Under 40."
Joon Hyug Chung
Associate Professor, School of Law, Seoul National University
Frank Carroll
Managing Director, Oaktree Capital
Profile
Mr. Carroll is a managing director and has served as the portfolio manager of Oaktree’s Emerging Markets Equity strategy since its inception in 2011. Previously, Mr. Carroll was co-portfolio manager of Oaktree’s Long/Short Emerging Markets Absolute Return strategy from 2005 to 2018 and, prior thereto, served as head trader for the strategy since he joined Oaktree in 1999. Prior to joining Oaktree in 1999, Mr. Carroll was the Head of Trading for Columbus Advisors. Before that, he was the Head Trader for Latin American Fixed Income at Banco Santander and Bankers Trust. Mr. Carroll started his career as an emerging markets trader for Salomon Brothers in 1989. He received a B.A. degree in History from Fairfield University. Mr. Carroll is past-Chairman of the Board of Trustees at Fairfield University, as well as a Trustee at Brunswick School in Greenwich, Connecticut. He is based in Hong Kong.
Frank Carroll
Managing Director, Oaktree Capital
Richard Withers
Head of International Public Policy, Vanguard
Profile
Richard Withers joined Vanguard in December 2012 and is Vanguard's International Head of Public Policy.
In this role Richard is responsible for coordination of Vanguard's enterprise-wide policy positioning and policymaker engagement outside the U.S., including leadership of dedicated European and APAC advocacy teams.
Immediately prior to this, Richard was the Interim European Head of the Office of General Counsel where he was responsible for the leadership and oversight of Vanguard's European Legal, Compliance, Public Policy and Investment Stewardship teams and a member of Vanguard's European Executive Leadership Team. Richard has also led Vanguard's European Public Policy and Compliance teams, and originally was a member of the Legal team.
Prior to joining Vanguard, Richard worked for two London based international law firms (Clifford Chance, and Simmons & Simmons).
Richard Withers
Head of International Public Policy, Vanguard
Steve Sun
Managing Director, Morgan Stanley Investment Management
Profile
Steve is a senior portfolio specialist on the Emerging Markets Equity team. He joined the firm in 2016 and has 30 years of investment experience. Prior to joining the firm, Steve held senior positions with Nomura Financial Investment Korea, Merrill Lynch, and Jardine Fleming. He was also a portfolio manager with J.H. Whitney Investment Management and Tantallon Capital Advisors. Steve received a B.A. from Northwestern University in economics and an M.B.A. from Columbia University. He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.
Steve Sun
Managing Director, Morgan Stanley Investment Management
Corporate Governance Enhancement Initiatives
Jinsung Kim
Head of the ESG Ratings Division, KCGS (Korea Institute of Corporate Governance and Sustainability)
Profile
Jinsung Kim currently serves as Head of the ESG Ratings Division at the Korea Institute of Corporate Governance and Sustainability (KCGS).
He has contributed to improving ESG management practices among Korean companies through the enactment and revision of ESG Code of Best Practices and the expansion of ESG ratings.
He holds a Bachelor of Laws from Yonsei University, a Master's degree from the University of Wisconsin Law School in the United States, and a Master's degree from the Graduate School of International Studies at Korea University.
Jinsung Kim
Head of the ESG Ratings Division, KCGS (Korea Institute of Corporate Governance and Sustainability)
Sara Lee
Director, Responsible Investment & Stewardship, APG Asset Management
Profile
Sara Lee has served as Director, Responsible Investment & Stewardship, APAC, at APG Asset Management since 2022. She leads stewardship and responsible investment activities across the investment value chain, with a particular focus on Japan, Australia, and South Korea. She has extensive experience engaging with companies, regulators, and investor groups to strengthen corporate governance, enhance shareholder rights, and support long-term value creation. Prior to joining APG, she built a distinguished career across both the buy-side and sell-side, including more than a decade at Morgan Stanley, where she specialized in Korean financials and conglomerates. She holds both a Bachelor's and Master's degree from KAIST and brings nearly 25 years of experience in equity investment, stewardship, and corporate governance across Asia
Sara Lee
Director, Responsible Investment & Stewardship, APG Asset Management
Soo Hyun Ahn
Professor, Law School, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies
Profile
An Soo-hyun is a leading scholar in corporate and financial law who has served as Dean of the Law School at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies and as President of the Korean Economic Law Association. Beyond her academic accomplishments, she has served as a member of the Ministry of Justice's Commercial Code Revision Committee, a member and Ombudsman of the Dispute Mediation Committee of the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS), and a member of the Financial Development Council of the Financial Services Commission (FSC), contributing to the formulation of financial policy and the protection of financial consumers. She also served as an inaugural member of the Korea Exchange Market Surveillance Committee, helping to enhance the fairness and soundness of the capital markets. She currently serves as an independent director of Dongyang Life Insurance and Mirae Asset Securities, applying her academic expertise to corporate governance and board operations. She received her LL.B. and LL.M. from Ewha Womans University and her Ph.D. in Law from Seoul National University.
Soo Hyun Ahn
Professor, Law School, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies
Minsu Kim
Fair Market Division, Financial Services Commission Deputy Director
Profile
Minsu Kim earned his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Seoul National University. He has held various positions at the Financial Services Commission (FSC), including roles in the Insurance Division, Financial Consumer Policy Division, and the Office of the Vice Chairman. He currently serves in the Fair Market Division of the FSC.
Minsu Kim
Fair Market Division, Financial Services Commission Deputy Director
Choon Kim
Division Head, Korea Listed Companies Association
Profile
Mr. Choon Kim, Head of Policy Division 1 at the Korea Listed Companies Association, is currently responsible for overseeing legal, disclosure, and ESG policy support for listed companies. He joined the association in 1996 and served as Head of the Corporate Legislation Team and Head of the Policy Research Office. He participated in the Ministry of Justice Task Force for the Enforcement Decree on Electronic Shareholder Meetings and served as an advisory panel member for the KRX Corporate Value-up Program. Currently, he is serving as a member of the KOSPI Market Listing and Disclosure Committee. Mr. Kim majored in law at Sungkyunkwan University and received his doctorate from the same university.
Choon Kim
Division Head, Korea Listed Companies Association
Yura Ahn
Director, Head of Korea Research, ACGA (Asian Corporate Governance Association)
Profile
Yura Ahn is Korea Research Head at ACGA, focusing on corporate governance research and advocacy for the market. A corporate governance and investment stewardship professional, she has nearly a decade of experience spanning buy-side, research, and advisory roles across Asia Prior to joining ACGA, Yura serves as lead Korea stewardship analyst at BlackRock, Senior Corporate Governance consultant at IHS Markit(now S&P Global) and Analyst at Korea Corporate Governance Service(KCGS). She holds a B.A. in Business Administration from Korea University.
Yura Ahn
Director, Head of Korea Research, ACGA (Asian Corporate Governance Association)
YoungJin Lee
Director, S&P Global
Profile
YoungJin Lee is the Sustainability Director at Sustainable1 under S&P Global Energy Horizons. In this role, she spearheads the adoption of sustainability solutions across various sectors, including investment management, banking, and corporate entities regulators, governments, and academics. YoungJin is responsible for strategic account engagement, business development, and partnerships across S&P Global Energy’s portfolio of sustainability solutions, with a particular focus on the Korean market. She is committed to being a thought leader in sustainability, focusing on climate change impacts and ESG integration. Prior to joining S&P Global, YoungJin worked at Samil PwC, where she led projects focused on ESG and net-zero strategy development, RE100 initiatives, sustainable finance, and corporate sustainability programs. She holds a Master's degree in Green Business and Policy from the Graduate School of Green Growth at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST).
YoungJin Lee
Director, S&P Global
Wang-Gyum Lee
Director, Head of Responsible Investment Strategy Center, Mirae Asset Global Investments
Profile
Director LEE Wang-Gyum has served in the Responsible Investment Strategy Center at Mirae Asset Global Investments since November 2021. Prior to joining Mirae Asset Global Investments, he worked for approximately 14 years in ESG research and proxy voting advisory at firms including Samsung Securities and Sustinvest. He holds a bachelor's degree from Korea University and an MBA from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST).
Wang-Gyum Lee
Director, Head of Responsible Investment Strategy Center, Mirae Asset Global Investments
Foreign Exchange Market Reform Plan
Jongrok Do
Director, Foreign Exchange Market Division, Ministry of Finance and Economy
Profile
He entered public service after passing the 47th Higher Civil Service Examination. He has held various positions at the Ministry of Economy and Finance, including Deputy Director responsible for foreign exchange market policy, Director in the Service Economy Division of the Policy Coordination Bureau, Head of the Policy Advisory Team, Director for Supply Chain Policy, and Director of the Foreign Exchange Policy Division in the International Finance Bureau. He currently oversees policies related to Korea’s foreign exchange and foreign currency funding markets, as well as the management of Korea’s foreign exchange reserves.
Jongrok Do
Director, Foreign Exchange Market Division, Ministry of Finance and Economy