Hyuk Kim

PRESIDENT

Hyuk Kim serves as President of Hanwha Philly Shipyard, Inc. (HPSI), bringing extensive leadership experience across naval and commercial shipbuilding, offshore projects, and international business operations. Appointed in 2026, he is responsible for the Shipyard’s overall operations, business performance, and strategic direction, with a focus on improving operational performance, strengthening competitiveness, and expanding capabilities in both commercial and government shipbuilding.

Prior to his appointment, Hyuk held senior leadership positions across Hanwha Group’s shipbuilding and defense businesses, building on a career that began at Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) as a naval architect working on destroyer and submarine programs. He joined Hanwha Group in 2022 and subsequently held leadership roles in corporate management and offshore business at Hanwha Ocean. In January 2026, he was appointed Head of the Smart Vessel Business Center at Hanwha Systems, overseeing initiatives related to advanced maritime technologies and unmanned naval systems.

During his tenure at Hanwha Ocean, Hyuk led major offshore business and project execution activities involving complex offshore energy projects, including floating production platforms, offshore fixed platforms, and wind turbine installation vessels. He also contributed to Hanwha’s acquisition of DSME and its subsequent integration.

Earlier in his career at DSME, Hyuk gained extensive international experience in engineering, project management, and business development through assignments across Europe, Asia, and South America. His career combines hands-on technical and operational experience with strategic and commercial leadership across the global shipbuilding and offshore industries.

Hyuk holds a degree in Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering from Seoul National University in South Korea and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from IE Business School in Madrid, Spain.