EASY BIO - Key Persons
Mr. Kim has worked in the animal industry as a specialist in animal feed and related businesses for over three decades, starting his career with the Korea Animal Improvement Association in 1991.
Mr. Kim currently oversees the production and customer support divisions of EASY BIO, as well as I-feed, a leading brand for specialized piglet feed in South Korea, and contributes to the development of differentiated products and programs through innovative management strategies.
Mr. Kim earned a B.S. in Animal Science from Seoul National University, South Korea in 1991 and was given the ‘Exemplary Taxpayer Award' in 2019 as the CEO of EASY BIO.
Job Titles:
- Executive Director / Head of the Jiksan and Ipjang Plants
- Executive Director and Head of the Jiksan and Ipjang Plants
Mr. Min has conducted years of research at EASY BIO's Bio-Resource Institute. He has been contributing to the production of solutions in the animal industry by applying the research findings to the production and quality management of animal feed and additives.
As the Head of EASY BIO plants, Mr. Min oversees the general operation, production, quality, asset and risk management at Jiksan and Ipjang plants. In addition, he is in charge of adopting cutting-edge technologies to stay in tune with the 4th industrial revolution to safely and efficiently produce specialized piglet feed and feed additives.
After earning a B.S. in Microbiology and Food Engineering (Fermentology) at Dankook University, South Korea, Mr. Min received a Ph.D. in from the Graduate School of Business Admnistration of the same university. He was also awarded by the Governor of Chungnam Province in 2013 and the Beomjeong Academic Thesis Award of Excellence in 2018 and an Award of Excellence for Doctoral Theses given by the Korea Research Academy of Distribution and Management.
Job Titles:
- Director
- Director and Head of PathwayBU
Mr. Cho, with his over 20 years of experience in the animal industry, has joined EASY BIO after more than 10 years at CTC BIO as a specialist in the sale and marketing of feed additives.
Mr. Cho, as the head of PathwayBU, oversees the sale and marketing both in South Korea and abroad for Pathway Intermediates, the business division of EASY BIO for its feed additives. By providing innovative feed additives based on science and studies, Mr. Cho is contributing to a sustainable future for the industry.
After earning a B.S. in Animal Science from Konkuk University, South Korea, Mr. Cho earned an M.S. in Ruminant Physiology and a Ph.D. in Poultry Nutrition from the same university.
Since joining EASY HOLDINGS in 2012 and working on research and development in swine for many years, Mr. Lee joined EASY BIO in 2018 to expand global business by marketing and managing technical support in the feed additive business.
Mr. Lee was dispatched to Furst McNess Company, a U.S subsidiary of EASY BIO in 2021 and has been in charge of strategic planning, and corporate management so far, contributing to the global growth of EASY BIO.
Job Titles:
- Financial Support Division Director
- Hongbeom Yeom, Director
- Specialist
Mr. Yeom is a specialist in sales management and credit with over 20 years of experience in South Korea's animal resource industry. After working at Purina. and AT Feed, Mr. Yeom joined EASY BIO.
Mr. Seol is a financial accounting expert with more than 20 years of experience. He joined EASY BIO (now EASY Holdings) in 2009 before splitting the company and serving as the Financial Management Division Team Lead.
Mr. Seol contributes to EASY BIO becoming a global leader with advanced management systems and culture by focusing on building a transparent and sound corporate culture and financial structure based on his long-standing expertise and capabilities in accounting, tax, funds, and disclosure.
With over 20 years of experience in South Korea's animal resource industry, Mr. Park is a specialist in animal feed and specialized feed for piglets in particular. He joined EASY BIO after working four years at AT Feed.
After serving for multiple years as a Sales Team member, Product Manager, Marketing Team Lead and Sales 2 Team Lead for I-feed, Mr. Park is currently the ifeedBU Morning on the Farm Division Director to chart a new path for the brand's growth.
Job Titles:
- Director
- National Business Division Director
Since joining EASY BIO, Mr. Kang has been overseeing the national business of Pathway Intermediates, the business division for feed additives. Through organic collaboration with the marketing department and the corporate research institute, Mr. Kang has contributed to supplying solutions based on science and providing added value to customers for environmental friendly animal industry and mutual growth with customers.
Mr. Kang has an M.S. in Feed and Nutritional Science from Konkuk University, South Korea.
Job Titles:
- Director
- IT Strategic Management Team Director
Ms. Kang is an IT specialist with expertise in one of South Korea's best feed formulation software. With over 30 years of experience in the field, Ms. Kang has overseen the establishment and upgrading of an ERP software at Woorison F&G and Maniker's Cheonan Plant (formerly known as Seonghwa Foods) which are sister companies of EASY BIO.
Ms. Kang is presently the IT Strategic Management Team Director of PathwayBU and as such is responsible for the establishment of an ERP software and upgrade at EASY BIO, adoption and servicing of Format Solutions, South Korea's first feed formulation software that helps save costs while producing high quality animal feed.
Ms. Kang has completed the Real MBA for Industry 4.0 program offered by MaeilBusiness Newspaper.
Job Titles:
- Director
- Global Business Division Director
- Head of Global Business Division at Pathway Intermediates
Mr. Seo, an expert in global sales and marketing of feed additives with more than 20 years of experience in the livestock industry, was recruited as EASY BIO after contributing to the pioneering and the growth of global businesses of CTC BIO and tSEOS.
Mr. Seo is currently the head of Global Business Division at Pathway Intermediates, contributing to the growth and development of the global livestock industry by providing innovative feed additives based on science and empirical tests to global markets and customers.
Mr. Seo received his bachelor's degree from the Department of Animal Science and Technology at Seoul National University, South Korea and was awarded the Minister of Trade, Industry, and Energy's commendation on the 57th Trade Day in 2020.
Job Titles:
- Marketing Director
- MinSung Yoon, Director
Mr. Yoon has been incorporating innovative technologies into field solutions of the industry through constant academic research for the sustainable development of South Korea's swine industry.
Since joining EASY BIO in 2005, Mr. Yoon has been in charge of developing piglet feed, marketing feed additives, and serving as the Marketing Director at Farmstory Dodram B&F.
Mr. Yoon has led the growth of ifeed, South Korea's leading brand for specialized piglet feed, and presented a new standard for South Korea's swine industry through eco-friendly activities.
Job Titles:
- Director
- Global Business Planning Division Director
Since joining BASF Korea in 2003, Mr. Shin has worked in the sale of feed additives. After joining EASY BIO in 2007, Mr. Shin has become involved not only in sales but also in finance, accounting and overall management of the company to become a specialist in the business management of solutions in the animal industry.
At present, Mr. Shin oversees the Global Business Planning Division of Pathway Intermediates, a business division of EASY BIO for its feed additives, to carry out the registration and export of products, supply of ingredients, management of intellectual property rights and overseas business partners, establishment of overseas subsidiaries and business consulting, to help Pathway become a leader in the industry.
Mr. Shin has a B.S. in Animal Science and an M.S. in Animal Nutrition from Korea University, South Korea.
Job Titles:
- Director / Head of Bio - Resource Institute
- Head of Bio - Resource Institute
Mr. Kim constantly researches and develops core technologies for developing high-value-added products by using biotechnology and creating future-oriented value.
Mr. Kim is currently the head of EASY BIO Bio-Resource Institute, contributing to the development and verification of innovative solutions for the livestock industry such as the analysis of feed additives, ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation, etc.
After earning a master's degree in Microbiology, Mr. Kim earned a Ph.D. Animal Resources Science from Dankook University. Also, he completed the MBA course at the IGM World Management Institute in 2022.
Since joining EASY BIO in 1999, Mr. Hwang has also worked at Kemin Industries as a specialist in the animal industry. Since 2006, he has led the feed additive business and international business of EASY BIO.
As the CEO of EASY BIO, Mr. Hwang oversees Pathway Intermediates, the business division for feed additives. He also serves as CEO and A Member of the Board for the local subsidiaries in the U.K., U.S.A., and Thailand to ensure that the innovative solutions of EASY BIO reaches global markets.
Mr. Hwang earned his B.S. in Animal Science from Seoul National University, South Korea in 1997 and an M.S. and a Ph.D. in Ruminant Nutrition from the same university. He earned his MBA in 2012 from the IGM (Institute of Global Management).
With over 14 years of experience in the animal industry, Mr. Lee is a specialist in solutions for piglets. He has worked towards producing healthy piglets by drawing on his expert knowledge and first-hand experience with the digestion, physiology, growth and development of piglets.
Mr. Lee currently oversees the ifeedBU Sales Division, South Korea's leading brand for specialized piglet feed. Based on a firm belief of Homo Proponit Deus Disposit that when one does his best, the rest is taken care of by the universe, Mr. Lee has presented a new standard for specialized piglet feed and conducted training on the latest technologies and knowhow. Mr. Lee's latest plans include aggressive foray into international markets including Southeast Asia by leveraging the advanced technologies of South Korea's animal industry for further growth on a global scale.