Kim Sang-beom

Kim Sang-beom

Kim Sang-beom (#2130)

  • $ 2 B
  • Semiconductors
  • South Korea
  • M
  • 65 Years

About Me

Kim Sang-beom is chairman of ISU Group, a holding company with stakes in semiconductor, chemical and biotech sectors. ISU Group's most valuable holding is ISU Petasys, a manufacturer of printed circuit boards in South Korea. Its customers include Alphabet, Nvidia and Microsoft. ISU Petasys was established in 1972 and listed on the South Korean stock exchange in 2000. ISU Group acquired a controlling stake in ISU Petasys in 1995. ISU Group was started by Kim's late father, Joon-sung, who founded South Korea's first regional bank, Daegu Bank, in 1967. Sang-beom joined ISU Group in 2000 as chairman, taking over the reins from his father. Before joining the family business, Sang-beom worked at Daewoo and was a lawyer at Debevoise & Plimpton in New York.
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Career Highlights

A snapshot of the defining milestones, leadership decisions, and breakthroughs that shaped Kim Sang-beom’s rise and global influence.

  • #36   Korea's 50 Richest (2026)
  • #2274   Billionaires (2026)

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

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