About us

Our Team

The creative team behind Hylium Industries is comprised of industry
pioneers from diverse culture and professional backgrounds.

CEO

President/CEO/CTO

Dr. Kim, Seo Young

  • Ph.D. KAIST, Korea
  • Director of the center for Urban energy system
  • Korea Prime Minister Award 2012
  • Technology Advisor, Hyundai Motor Company
  • Vice President, Korea Hydrogen Industry Association, 2024~

HYLIUM INDUSTRIES, INC was established in 2014 as a Korea Institute of Science and Technology's (KIST) venture company. Since then we have been developing the nation's first cryogenic liquid hydrogen technologies with R&D support from the Korean Government, Hylium has developed various technologies related to hydrogen liquefaction systems and holds over 50 patents and intellectual property rights, with more patents pending. In 2015 Hylium Industries' technologies were acknowledged by the Cryogenic Engineering Conference with a Russel B. Scott Memorial Award.

Hydrogen technology is standing at the forefront of global R&D initiatives as the green energy technology of the future, Hylium Industries' liquid hydrogen technologies are representative of the global move towards hydrogen energy. Our mission is to provide safe hydrogen technologies that bring people closer to a clean economy. Guided by our mission and technology, we are aiming to become a leader in the Global Hydrogen industry.

Thank you.

Mr. Joo, Jong Heung

SEVP

Mr. Joo, Jong Heung

  • Yonsei University, B. S. (Material Eng.)
  • Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd (1987-1992)
  • EVP, Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries Co., Ltd (1993-2016)
Mr. Jeong, Je Bong

EVP: HyliumX/MT/TSB Division

Mr. Jeong, Je Bong

  • Seoul National University B.S. (Business Administration)
  • VP, Posco Int'l Corp. (1989-2021)
Mr. Lee Yun Sig

EVP: LT Division

Mr. Lee, Yun Sig

  • Yonsei University B.S. (Mechanical Engineering)
  • Busan National University M.S. (Mechanical Systems Design)
  • Hyundai Heavy Ind. Co., Ltd, VP (1989-2020)
  • Hyundai Robotics Co. VP (2020-2022)
Mr. Koo, Hyong Mo

EVP: H2 R&D Institute / CTO

Mr. Koo, Hyoung Mo

  • Seoul National Univeristy B.S. (Aeronautical Engineering)
  • KAIST Ph.D. (Aerospace Engineering)
  • Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (1991-2008)
  • CTO, Lihom-Cuchen Co., Ltd. (2009-2015)
  • CTO, Zaigle Co.,Ltd. (2018-2023)
Mr. Sung Dong Kyung

SVP: Sales and Marketing Division

Mr. Sung, Dong Kyung

  • Busan National University B.S (Chemical Eng.)
  • Yonsei University Business School (Hydrogen technology)
  • SPG Hydrogen, Inc. Director
  • SAP Sales and Distribution Consultant
Mr. Min, Jeong ki

SVP: HRS Division

Mr. Min, Jeong Ki

  • Kookmin University B.S.(Mechanical Engineering)
  • Kookmin University M.S.(Air Conditioning / Refrigeration Engineering)
  • Director, Seoul City Gas Co., Ltd. Energy
  • Div. / Technical Sales (2000-2014)
  • VP, JEAENG Co., Ltd. (2020-2023)
Mr. Joshua Schimpf

VP: MT Division

Mr. Joshua Schimpf

  • North Carolina State University, USA, B.S. (Mechanical Eng.)
  • University of Science and Technology, Korea, M.S. (Nuclear Eng.)