Sunyoung Hong

Sunyoung Hong is an accomplished business development professional with extensive experience in corporate strategy and investment evaluation. Currently serving as Team Leader of the Business Development Team at Smilegate since March 2022, Sunyoung focuses on identifying AAA teams and innovative games, as well as fostering global partnerships within the gaming and cultural content industries. Prior to this role, Sunyoung held the position of Deputy Senior Manager at Samyang Holdings Corporation, where expertise in corporate strategy and growth optimization led to successful M&A evaluations and the launch of a corporate incubation program. Sunyoung's career began at Samyang Corporation as a Bio Business Development Manager, specializing in overseas business development and project management. Academic credentials include an MBA from Hitotsubashi ICS and a Bachelor's degree in food science and biotechnology from Seoul National University.