Jay Lee - Korea Representative, Country Manager

Q: What languages does Jay speak?

Jay speaks the following languages: Korean (Native), English (Advanced), Japanese (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Jay have?

Jay has at least 24 years of experience. During this time, Jay has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 10 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 5 months . Note that Jay may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Jay's latest experience?

Jay's most recent position is Korea Representative, Country Manager at Stratview Market Research .

Q: What companies has Jay worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Jay has worked for Stratview Market Research and G.Value (Galvanizing the Value) .

Q: Which industries is Jay most experienced in?

Jay is most experienced in industries like Automotive , Professional Services , and Real Estate . Jay also has some experience in Energy , Manufacturing , and Metals and Mining .

Q: Which business areas is Jay most experienced in?

Jay is most experienced in business areas like Strategy , Research and Development , and Finance . Jay also has some experience in Sales , Product Development , and Quality Assurance .

Q: Which industries has Jay worked in recently?

Jay has recently worked in industries like Professional Services and Real Estate .

Q: Which business areas has Jay worked in recently?

Jay has recently worked in business areas like Finance , Sales , and Strategy .

Q: What is Jay's education?

Jay holds a Master in Business Administration from University of Wisconsin-Madison , a Master in Mechanical Engineering from Hanyang University and a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering from Hanyang University .

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Korea, Republic of

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Experience

Oct 2024 - Present

1 year 9 months

Korea, Republic of

Korea Representative, Country Manager

Stratview Market Research

Feb 2019 - Present

7 years 5 months

Korea, Republic of

Representative

G.Value (Galvanizing the Value)

Business consulting: new biz development, M&A advisory, start up mentoring, real estate brokerage etc.

Feb 2018 - Dec 2018

11 months

Korea, Republic of

Country Manager, Energy & Industry Division

Applus Korea

Managed P&L with 25M USD turnover including sales, finance, HR and field operations
Service lines: inspection, construction, safety training for plants, renewable energy and shipyard
Third party inspection for Hanwha Q-Cell (solar) and O&M service for Taegisan (wind)
Diversified business portfolio from offshore (Samsung Heavy Industry) to onshore (refinery, petrochemical, steel) for SK Energy and POSCO
Managed around 100 employees including 70 contractors
Prepared biannual business budget and implementation plan
Managed agents to provide inspection service in fragmented markets
Coordinated cross functionally with teams in Singapore and Spain
Sourced M&A opportunities, especially in the nuclear sector

Jun 2016 - Dec 2017

1 year 7 months

Korea, Republic of

In house Analyst (Interim), Director

Bureau Veritas Korea

Provided M&A advisory including business development for brownfield projects
Conducted deal sourcing by researching potential markets and companies
Implemented deals by negotiating with targets to drive win-win M&A strategies
Focus areas: automotive, power O&M, renewable (demand response)

Apr 2014 - Dec 2016

2 years 9 months

Korea, Republic of

Country Manager

Akers AB

Managed Korean accounts through technical promotion, annual and spot bids, logistics, payment follow-up and technical service with support from inside sales (Sweden) and two local technical engineers
Increased sales from 3M to 8M EUR in 2014 by diversifying product and plant mix
Transitioned from indirect (agents) to direct sales with key account management for major customers (POSCO)
Managed indirect sales through distributors to boost minor customer sales
Launched a patented product generating 2M EUR sales at 45% margin with no competitive bid
Handled field claims by root cause analysis and compensation settlement
Collaborated with plants in Sweden, France, USA, Slovenia and China on quotations, technical issues, delivery, contracts and payments
Planned and implemented short-term (quarterly) and long-term (3-year) marketing plans with VP and marketing director

Jan 2013 - Apr 2014

1 year 4 months

Korea, Republic of

General Manager for Global Business Development

SK E&C

Developed global marketing plans for products and target countries
Initiated market entry plan for refinery projects in Mozambique
Developed and implemented IPP (Independent Power Producer) power projects
Sourced and evaluated projects with trading companies and investment banks
Planned and managed a mine-mouth power plant project in Turkey (2B ton lignite reserve + 12 units of 360MW, 165B USD investment)
Led a task force covering engineering, finance, legal and Turkey office
Structured project financing with investors and lenders
Completed technical study with Lahmeyer, Germany and financial evaluation with Deloitte, Turkey

Sep 2009 - Jan 2013

3 years 5 months

Korea, Republic of

Senior Manager for New Business Development

POSCO

Planned and implemented new business strategies (organic and inorganic) to grow revenue based on the steel industry
Developed business models with M&A and R&D strategies targeting 1B USD revenue with 300M USD investment
Conducted market research, business modelling, implementation planning and financial feasibility
Managed auto parts business for mid-size electric vehicles with a 25M USD R&D budget
Led R&D (30 persons), marketing teams and subsidiaries to launch new products successfully
Acquired a top-tier engineering company and performed due diligence to acquire two domestic motor companies
Conducted cross-border M&A due diligence in Germany for Nd magnet components with global investment banks
Sourced deals with financial advisory services (IB, accounting firms, venture capitals)
Formed a strategic alliance with a Japanese motor design company for cooperative R&D
Organized roadshows to introduce new products and explore opportunities with OEMs (Nissan, Proton, BYD, Cherry, Beijing etc.)
Monitored and resolved issues for smart-grid and energy storage systems (renewable business)
Managed new business investments proposed by POSCO subsidiaries (smart city, ocean business, battery charging)

Sep 2008 - Sep 2009

1 year 1 month

Korea, Republic of

Manager for Marketing Planning

Samsung Engineering

Developed strategic plans for long-term business direction to meet a 30B USD award target
Led market intelligence team to analyze customers, products and competitors for sales strategy
Resolved current sales issues to support management committee and sales personnel in decision making
Studied new business opportunities in water, shale gas and LNG

Jun 2007 - Dec 2007

7 months

Racine, United States

MBA Intern

Case New Holland

Analyzed Oracle Transportation Management data to optimize outbound load capacity, increasing load by 30%
Managed EDI implementation by identifying bottlenecks, restructuring the organization and developing managerial controls, implementing 18 carriers within two months

Jul 2000 - Jun 2006

6 years

Korea, Republic of

Researcher

Hyundai Motor Company

Designed and developed new parts systems for Sonata, Elantra and Tucson projects collaborating with marketing, finance, testing and manufacturing departments
Planned technology roadmaps and developed new products with suppliers such as Bosch, Denso, Valeo, TRW and Gentex
Liaised with major suppliers and the US R&D center to improve quality of Hyundai Sonata, achieving best JD Power IQS rating
Researched and developed brushless electronic (direct drive) motors with Trico US, a finalist for the 2006 Automotive News PACE award
Developed CATIA V5 design know-how templates with Dassault Systèmes
Transferred Design For Six Sigma skills to a mid-size supplier, reducing workload by 20% and saving 5M USD in tooling
Collaborated with the Ulsan manufacturing team to launch new vehicles

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Professional Services, Real Estate, Automotive, Energy, Manufacturing, and Metals and Mining.

Professional Services

Real Estate

Automotive

Energy

Manufacturing

Metals and Mining

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Strategy, Research and Development, Finance, Sales, Product Development, and Quality Assurance.

Strategy

Research and Development

Finance

Sales

Product Development

Quality Assurance

Summary

Business Leader with MBA and with technical background is highly specialized in general management. B2B sales and business development in automotive, manufacturing (Steel) and construction sectors.

Various experiences with big conglomerates and Multi National Company.

Skills

Ms-Office
Spss
Dfss (Green Belt)
Cad Tool (Catia 4.2.4)

Languages

Korean

Native

English

Advanced

Japanese

Elementary

Education

Aug 2006 - May 2008

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Master of Business Administration · Business Administration · Madison, United States · GPA: 3.6/4.0

Sep 1997 - Aug 1999

Hanyang University

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering · Mechanical Engineering · Korea, Republic of · GPA: 4.0/4.0

Mar 1990 - Aug 1997

Hanyang University

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering · Mechanical Engineering · Korea, Republic of · GPA: 3.74/4.5

Certifications & licenses

Barista License

Korean Coffee Association

Certified Investment Manger

Certified Real Estate License

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 10

Experience in Professional Services 7.5 y

Avg length 2 y 7 m

Longest experience 7 y 4 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 2 (Korea, Republic of, United States)

Primary country Korea, Republic of

Expertise

Recent roles Korea Representative, Country Manager, Representative, Country Manager, Energy & Industry Division

Main industries Professional Services, Real Estate, Automotive

Main business areas Strategy, Research and Development, Finance

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Certifications earned 3

Profile

Created

November 2025

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What languages does Jay speak?

Jay speaks the following languages: Korean (Native), English (Advanced), Japanese (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Jay have?

Jay has at least 24 years of experience. During this time, Jay has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 10 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 5 months. Note that Jay may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Jay be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Jay would be well-suited for roles such as: Korea Representative, Country Manager, Representative, Country Manager, Energy & Industry Division.

What is Jay's latest experience?

Jay's most recent position is Korea Representative, Country Manager at Stratview Market Research.

What companies has Jay worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Jay has worked for Stratview Market Research and G.Value (Galvanizing the Value).

Which industries is Jay most experienced in?

Jay is most experienced in industries like Automotive, Professional Services, and Real Estate. Jay also has some experience in Energy, Manufacturing, and Metals and Mining.

Which business areas is Jay most experienced in?

Jay is most experienced in business areas like Strategy, Research and Development, and Finance. Jay also has some experience in Sales, Product Development, and Quality Assurance.

Which industries has Jay worked in recently?

Jay has recently worked in industries like Professional Services and Real Estate.

Which business areas has Jay worked in recently?

Jay has recently worked in business areas like Finance, Sales, and Strategy.

What is Jay's education?

Jay holds a Master in Business Administration from University of Wisconsin-Madison, a Master in Mechanical Engineering from Hanyang University and a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering from Hanyang University.