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Jun Huh

Senior Associate, Business Development
Seoul

Summary

Results-driven business development professional with over 5 years of experience in the battery materials and chemical industries. Skilled in metal sourcing strategy, JV structuring, feasibility analysis, and regulatory compliance (e.g., IRA – Inflation Reduction Act). Strong track record of managing high-impact investment projects in East Asia and North America, with excellent cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement capabilities

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Development Senior Associate

LG Chem
09.2021 - Current
  • Led end-to-end JV planning and site evaluation for a precursor plant in Indonesia, including direct negotiation with government officials and partners
  • Structured and executed a Framework Agreement (FA) and Term Sheet with JV stakeholders in coordination with Indonesian authorities
  • Researched and shortlisted nickel sulfide projects in Canada/Australia that qualify under IRA; led due diligence and site inspections
  • Finalized a 10-year offtake agreement with a North American recycling partner to secure IRA-compliant metals

Product Development Team, Researcher

Hyundai Sungwoo Solite
09.2019 - 09.2021
  • Focused on product development of lead-acid batteries for automotive applications
  • Contributed to performance improvement and material cost optimization projects
  • Maintained detailed records of experimental procedures, observations, and results for accurate reporting and replication purposes.
  • Conducted thorough literature reviews to identify gaps in knowledge and inform future research directions.

Education

Master of Science - Chemistry

Yonsei Uuniversity
Seoul, South Korea
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

Mcgill University
Montreal, Canada
04.2001 -

Skills

Project coordination

- Successfully laid the foundation for long-term upstream localization aligned with LG Chem/s global cathode strategy

Financial management

- Enabled executive decision-making for project prioritization and investment roadmap

-Conducted end to end due diligence, F/S on Canadian and Australian nickel projects and led final site visit to decide on minor equity investment

Timeline

Business Development Senior Associate

LG Chem
09.2021 - Current

Product Development Team, Researcher

Hyundai Sungwoo Solite
09.2019 - 09.2021

Master of Science - Chemistry

Yonsei Uuniversity
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

Mcgill University
04.2001 -
Jun HuhSenior Associate, Business Development