Kakao Bank names former Kia executive as global head

Kakao Bank has appointed Kim Woo-joo, former global business executive at Kia, as head of its global division, the lender announced Tuesday.

Kim brings nearly 30 years of experience from Hyundai Motor Group and Kia, where he led global business operations and future growth strategies, according to Kakao Bank.

He played a key role in major global investments and new business initiatives at the automaking group, including the establishment of HMG Global, the group's US-based investment holding arm ...