Chang In-hwa, chairman of POSCO Group, said on the 6th that the group will view its energy business centered on liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a "next core" alongside steel and secondary battery materials and will expand its role as a key revenue source.
According to POSCO Holdings, Chairman Chang stated accordingly at the "CEO empathy talk" held at the POSCO Center in Seoul that day. This was Chairman Chang's first employee communication event of the year, with about 70 employees from the Seoul area attending, and it was broadcast live in-house.
Chairman Chang prioritized communication and listening, answering on-site questions and those received in advance. On the AX (AI transformation) strategy, Chang said, "From now on, it must shift to a goal-oriented 'mission-oriented AX' strategy, such as intelligent autonomous manufacturing, top-level work execution capabilities, and the creation of new value," adding, "We will focus on core tasks to increase the likelihood of success and strengthen external cooperation for swift application."
To a question about the expansion of AI and automation adoption and the changes that will follow, Chang said, "AI is now social infrastructure, and companies that move quickly to AX will win," adding, "Because employees' familiarity with AI is key to introducing autonomous processes, we will expand participation in various programs and training opportunities to enhance AI capabilities."
To a question about the importance of organizational culture, Chang said, "Even if the vision and strategy are excellent, what ultimately executes them is organizational culture," adding, "We will reflect employees' voices in actual management so that the changes are tangible."
Chang also said, "Let everyone become the driving force of change leading the group and, through bold and swift execution, be sure to achieve the management goals set for this year," adding, "Above all, let's make this a year in which we proactively protect our own safety and that of our colleagues."
POSCO Group plans to continue the "CEO empathy talk" events around Gwangyang and Pohang in the second and third quarters, while also linking them with employee invitations and on-site visits to create an environment conducive to focusing on delivering results.