This year’s Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) CEO Summit in South Korea is set to be the biggest in history, and it’s all thanks to one man: Chey Tae-won. The influential chairman of SK Group and the Korea Chamber of Commerce has used his extensive global network to bring together an incredible lineup of the world’s top business and industry leaders.
Chey has personally taken charge of organizing the summit, and his connections are clearly paying off. The event will feature a who’s who of the tech and finance worlds. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is making his first trip to Korea in 15 years to attend. He’s a close friend of Chey, and the two have bonded over their shared passion for AI and technology. Other tech heavyweights on the guest list include the CEO of Amazon Web Services and top executives from Google, Microsoft, and Meta.
The finance world will be well represented, too, with the CEO of Citigroup, Jane Fraser, and the Vice Chairman of JPMorgan Chase both scheduled to attend. The heads of the International Monetary Fund and the OECD will also be there.
Chey’s influence is the driving force behind this impressive guest list. As the head of the massive SK Group, which has businesses in AI, semiconductors, and energy, he has built long-term relationships with leaders from around the globe. He’s also a major advocate for the international expansion of Korean companies. He has personally met with leaders from over 100 countries.
Thanks to his efforts, this year’s APEC summit is not just a meeting of politicians; it’s a major gathering of the people who are shaping the future of the global economy.
