Choi Won-young has been appointed as the CEO of the Korea Small Business Distribution Agency (KOSME).
During his inauguration ceremony held on November 13 at KOSME's headquarters in Yangcheon-gu, Seoul, Choi stated, "I will be a reliable partner who actively engages on the ground to clear obstacles for small and medium-sized enterprises and small business owners, aiming to make KOSME a 'national marketing policy agency.'"
He outlined four key future directions for the agency: redefining its identity centered on core functions, establishing a sustainable management system, enhancing policy roles through changes in marketing functions, and growing into an organization that excels in performance and is a great place to work.
Choi emphasized his commitment to building an organization capable of implementing these goals through professional training to enhance employee capabilities and fostering a 'one team' community spirit through a communication-centered organizational culture.
He holds a degree in mechanical engineering from Seoul National University and has earned an MBA from KAIST and a master's in public administration from the University of Colorado. Choi has spent 28 years at the Ministry of SMEs and Startups, serving in various roles including Director of Global Growth Policy and Head of the Small Business Policy Division. His term as CEO is set for three years.
KOSME was established in December 1995 under the Small and Medium Enterprises Promotion Act as an agency to support the marketing of small businesses, offering various programs including marketing support for small enterprises and assistance for small business owners.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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