Shin Chang-jae
South Korean businessman (born 1953 or 1954)
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Shin Chang-jae (Korean: 신창재; born 1953 or 1954) is a Korean businessman, the chairman and CEO of Kyobo Life Insurance Company.
Shin Chang-jae | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1953 or 1954 (age 71–72)[1] |
| Alma mater | Seoul National University |
| Occupations | Chairman and CEO, Kyobo Life Insurance Company |
| Children | 2 |
He is among the richest people in South Korea. In April 2024, Forbes estimated his net wealth at US$1.09 billion and ranked him 34th richest in the country.[2]
Early life
He is the son of Shin Yong-ho, who founded Kyobo Life Insurance Company in 1958.[1] Shin received a doctorate from Seoul National University.[1]
Career
He trained as an obstetrician and worked as a professor at the Seoul National University medical school.[1] He has been chairman and CEO of Kyobo Life Insurance Company since 2000.[1] In June 2015, Forbes estimated his net worth at US$2.3 billion.[1]
Personal life
He is married with two sons and lives in Seoul, South Korea.[1]