Competitiveness,
the Key to Survival
KOGAS President urges staff to improve its productive edge

Korea Gas Corporation President Lee Soo-ho called for his executives and staff members to raise competitiveness in order to survive in an age of globalization.
As the first professional manager-turned KOGAS CEO, Lee said in his New Year's message, "Globalization is inevitable and it" no exception with KOGAS. Globalization is not only a key strategy for our nation but for our company as well. Competition has become fiercer and fiercer over the years, which is why we must increase our competitiveness in order to survive. Gaining a more competitive edge is vital to our success."KOGAS CEO Lee said, "Competitiveness is achieved through productivity, productivity is achieved through efficiency of management, and efficiency of management is achieved through a highly skilled workforce. Let us waste no time and consolidate our skills to improve our competitiveness." "Over the years, we have all heard of the plans for privatization and the restructuring of the industry with the introduction of competitors in the nation's import market. We have stood firmly against the issue and I believe the outcome was achieved in our favor. Being a pioneer and established player in the energy industry, I am confident that we are in a strategic position to tap on the opportunities arising from the market trends in the industry."He said, "Through consistent work, we can achieve strong competitiveness. I know we can do it. We have a clear advantage. We have the know-how having 20 years of experience in the industry and have a highly skilled workforce as well as a reputable name, KOGAS." "As the president & CEO of KOGAS, I kindly ask everyone to join hands to achieve a common goal of improving the organization's productivity in order to secure our competitiveness. This is the only way our company can survive."I Lee said, "KOGAS is like a gigantic football team, where all the players are equally important to the final outcome."The KOGAS CEO said, "I would thus like to extend my sincere gratitude to all employees for their dedicated contributions during the past year. Given the fine team spirit and passion that exists in our organization, I am convinced that we face a bright future."Lee praised every one of KOGAS members for their efforts, most especially to the dedicated staff members and departments for their outstanding commitment to excellence through hard work and sacrifice which has awarded KOGAS with top honors in the Customer Satisfaction Index for the second consecutive year last year.
Lee, former vice chairman of LG International, was elected as the 10th KOGAS president through the extraordinary general meeting of stockholders. He was chosen among the final five candidates who were hand-picked by the Presidential Recommendation Committee. nw

Korea Gas Corporation President Lee Soo-ho