Choi Hyun-man
Choi Hyun-man | |
|---|---|
최현만 | |
| Born | 1961 (age 64–65) |
| Education | Chonnam National University (BA) |
| Occupation | Financial executive |
| Title | Executive Advisor, Mirae Asset Financial Group |
Choi Hyun-man (Korean: 최현만; born 1961) is a South Korean businessman. He is a cofounder of the company Mirae Asset Financial Group.
Education
Choi Hyun-man attended Chonnam National University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and International Relations (Class of 1980).[1] In June 2022, the university awarded him an Honorary Doctorate in Business Administration in recognition of his long-standing leadership in the financial industry and his contributions to his alma mater.[1]
Career
Choi is a co-founder of the Mirae Asset Financial Group, having joined the firm at its founding in 1997.[2] He has held several senior executive roles within the group, and was the CEO of various subsidiaries, including Mirae Asset Securities, Mirae Asset Global Investments, Mirae Asset Capital, and Mirae Asset Life Insurance.[3]
In December 2021, Choi was promoted to Chairman of Mirae Asset Securities. This appointment was noted as a significant milestone in the South Korean financial sector, as he became the first professional manager—who is not a member of a founding family—to rise to the position of chairman in a major brokerage firm.[2][4] Under his leadership, the firm grew into a global-tier investment bank.[3]
Following a leadership transition in late 2023, Choi stepped down from his active management role and was appointed as an Executive Advisor to the Mirae Asset Group.[4]
References
- 1 2 "전남대, 최현만 미래에셋증권 회장에 명예경영학박사 학위 수여". BBS News. 14 June 2022. Retrieved 19 January 2026.
- 1 2 "미래에셋증권, 최현만 회장 승진...금융투자업계 첫 '전문경영인 회장'". The Bell. 6 December 2021. Retrieved 19 January 2026.
- 1 2 "'샐러리맨 신화' 최현만, 미래에셋 회장 승진". The PR. 6 December 2021. Retrieved 19 January 2026.
- 1 2 "미래에셋, '최현만 시대' 막 내리고 '2세대 전문경영인' 전면 배치". NewsWell. 23 October 2023. Retrieved 19 January 2026.