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Van(Myoungjin) Lee
Seoul,Republic of Korea
Summary
Business development and key account management professional with 8+ years of experience in specialty chemicals and advanced polymer materials. Proven track record of identifying and commercializing growth opportunities across automotive, EV battery, electronics, and industrial applications by combining strong technical expertise with strategic market development. Recognized for rapidly ramping up in new markets and application domains, translating emerging trends into business opportunities, and leading cross-functional initiatives involving customers, distributors, ADTS stakeholders across global organizations. Experienced in driving commercialization, expanding market penetration, and building long-term partnerships that support sustainable business growth.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Key Account Manager
Evonik Korea - Interface Polyurethane Additives
Seoul
03.2021 - Current
- Identify and develop new growth opportunities in EV battery and semiconductor applications, translating emerging market trends into strategic business initiatives and commercialization opportunities
- Expand market penetration and strengthen competitive positioning in automotive polyurethane applications through strategic account development
- Drive channel governance and distributor performance to accelerate business growth and market penetration
- Lead a cross-functional commercialization project involving sales, marketing, and ADTS teams across multiple regions for a strategic account in Indonesia, providing regular on-site support to accelerate qualification and market entry
Senior Researcher, Personal Care R&D
Aekyung Industrial Ltd.
Daejeon
05.2018 - 02.2021
- Developed new personal care products (e.g., toothpaste, mouthwash) from concept ideation to launch readiness, covering benchmarking, formulation design, raw-material screening, and performance optimization
- Led end-to-end commercialization activities, including stability/compatibility testing, pilot scale-up, specification setting, and tech transfer to OEM/CMO for production ramp-up
- Managed MFDS quasi-drug product registration/notification support, including preparation of research data packages and coordination with regulatory stakeholders to ensure submission readiness
Education
M.S. - Materials Science and Engineering
Korea University
Seoul02-2017
B.S. - Materials Science and Engineering
Korea National University of Transportation
Chungju02-2015
Skills
- Key Account & Stakeholder Management
- Strategic Business Development
- Rapid Learning & Market Adaptation
- Cross-functional leadership
- Adaptive Problem Solving
- Advanced Polymer & Application Expertise
Interests
Timeline
Key Account Manager
Evonik Korea - Interface Polyurethane Additives
03.2021 - Current
Senior Researcher, Personal Care R&D
Aekyung Industrial Ltd.
05.2018 - 02.2021
M.S. - Materials Science and Engineering
Korea University
B.S. - Materials Science and Engineering
Korea National University of Transportation