Kang Duk-soo
Introduction '''Kang Duk-soo''' (born 18 August 1950 in Seonsan, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea) is a Korean businessman. He currently serves as the chairman of STX Group, a South Korean conglomerate company (''Chaebol''), formerly known as SsangYong Heavy Industries.In 2014, Kang was sentenced for 6 years in prison for fraud, and in 2015, a court ruled that he was not guilty of accounting fraud.
Education *Myongji University, Bachelor of Business Administration (1974)*Seoul National University, GLP (Global Leadership Program)*Changwon National University, Honorary Doctor of Business Administration (2006)
Career *1973–95, Ssangyong Heavy Industries*1997–2000, Executive Vice President and CFO, Ssangyong Heavy Industries*2000–01, President and CEO, Ssangyong Heavy Industries*2001–03, President and CEO, STX Corporation, STX Pan Ocean, STX Offshore & Shipbuilding, STX Engine, STX Energy*2003–present, Chairman, STX Group
Awards *Silver Tower Order of Industrial Service Merit (Republic of Korea, 2003)*Grand Prize of Global CEO (Japan Management Association Consulting, 2003)*Best CEO of the Year 2005 Award (Changwon City, 2005)*Grand Prize for the 1st Korea Ocean Award (Marine Industry and Technology Organization, 2007)*Honorary Citizen of Dalian City (Dalian City, China, 2008)*Personality of the Year in Seatrade Asia Awards 2008 (Seatrade, 2008)*Shipbuilding Entrepreneur of the Year in Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Awards (Ernst & Young, 2009)*CEO of the Year 2009 Award (Korea Management Association, 2009)*Dasan Management Award (Korea Economic Daily, 2009)
See also *Economy of South Korea*STX Europe ASA
References
External links * STX Corporation