Derek Cha

Derek Cha is a Senior Manager in Corporate Development at Samsung Life Insurance, with experience in discovering new business opportunities, creating execution strategies, and forming strategic partnerships. Previously, Derek held managerial roles at HANWHA LIFE CO., LTD. and Hanwha Investment & Securities, focusing on strategic investments, joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, and post-merger integration. Prior consulting experience at KPMG involved business consulting within the financial services sector, engaging in significant projects such as digital due diligence and IFRS17 implementation. Derek's career began at Hyundai Capital, where responsibilities included planning and executing new auto finance businesses, followed by strategic roles at OpenTide Korea in business strategy and marketing process improvement for Samsung Group affiliates. Derek holds Bachelor's Degrees in Advertising and Economics from The University of Texas at Austin.