Leadership & Pay ·
KB Financial Group nominates Jae Keun Lee as Chairman and CEO candidate for November EGM
KBKB Financial Group Inc.
KB Financial Group has convened an extraordinary general meeting of shareholders to be held on November 20, 2026. The primary agenda item is the appointment of Jae Keun Lee as an executive director, specifically nominated to serve as the next Chairman and CEO. Lee, who currently serves as Chief Business Officer of Global, WM and SME, has a 34-year tenure with the company and previously led Kookmin Bank as its youngest-ever CEO from 2022 to 2024. His nomination follows his instrumental role in major acquisitions including LIG Insurance and Hyundai Securities. The Board recommends Lee for his strategic insight and execution capabilities during a period of transformation. KB Financial Group operates as a diversified financial services holding company based in South Korea.