Hanwha Group said on the 22nd (local time) that it has hired Alex Wong, former U.S. deputy national security adviser, as global chief strategy officer (CSO).
Based in Washington, D.C., the new CSO, Wong, will oversee Hanwha Group's U.S. business strategy. He worked at the White House as principal deputy to the national security adviser, engaging in security policy including defense and international relations. He handled U.S. diplomatic and security policy across the Indo-Pacific, including the Korean Peninsula.
Hanwha Group has recently been expanding its footprint by entering the revival of the U.S. shipbuilding industry and Europe's rearmament plans. The new CSO, Wong, said, "Hanwha is a very important corporations at a critical time for the global defense and shipbuilding industries," adding, "Hanwha's world-class technology and advanced manufacturing capabilities, along with its outstanding operational competence across several strategic fields, will strengthen the security and industrial resilience of countries around the world, including the United States and Europe."
Kim Dong-kwan, vice chairman of Hanwha Group, said, "The new CSO, Wong, has built top-tier experience in international security and alliance building," and "will deepen cooperation with countries around the world and foster collaboration while delivering meaningful capabilities." He added, "Hanwha is committed to shaping the future of the modern defense industry, including building next-generation shipyards, and the new CSO, Wong, will play a pivotal role."