Gregory Yep

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DISC Type : sdc

Chief Executive Officer at CJ CheilJedang

Seoul, South Korea

Overview

Gregory Yep is the CEO of CJ Foods, driving CJ Cheiljedangs global food portfolio. With a Ph. D. in Organic Chemistry from The Johns Hopkins University and a background at PepsiCo, he combines deep scientific knowledge with executive leadership to foster innovation and growth in the food industry.

He made a significant career transition from being a Chief Technical Officer, deeply focused on R&D, to a CEO leading global business and market expansion.

Personality Overview

Fast But Analytical

Thorough Evaluator

Quality Focused

They are not very likely to become strong advocates of your product or service  They focus on the results, but can still be quite procedural and analytical about how to get there They have a unique set of diverse traits where they are decisive and methodical but can sometimes be extra cautious and skeptical

Topics They Care About

Global K-Food
Passionate about expanding the global reach of Korean cuisine, frequently highlighting the growth of the Bibigo brand in new markets like Japan and the US.
Food Innovation
Leverages his extensive R&D background and Ph. D. to drive product development and what he terms "ONLYONE technology" within the company's global portfolio.
Global Team Building
Emphasizes a "One Team" mindset, often posting about being energized and inspired by his global teams in Vietnam, Japan, and the US, as well as mentoring interns.

Media Appearances

Gregory has no verified media appearances

Work History

5-2025
Chief Executive Officer at CJ CheilJedang
9-2023
Executive Vice President, Chief Technical Officer at CJ CheilJedang
5-2025
Chairman of the Board at Schwan's Company
12-2020
Advisory Board at Will Ventures
5-2020 - 12-2024
Board Member at Huber Engineered Materials

Education

Education details unavailable from University of Pennsylvania
1988 - 1993
Ph.D. from The Johns Hopkins University

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Insights For Selling To Gregory

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Showcase your competitive superiority clearly when possible or address it at the minimum
  • Use phrases like ‘the ROI of this’, ‘X% more’ etc.
  • Be prepared for comments or questions that are critical of your product or your claims

DONT's

  • Avoid too much small talk, just a few formal pleasantries should be fine
  • Avoid making strong statements, instead invite them to agree with you by asking them questions
  • Don’t nudge them to do something by using the logic that others have done the same

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Gregory is

  • ROI matters the most to them, followed by process and finally proof of results
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Gregory

  • They might hesitate a little, but will go ahead and say no when necessary (or asked)

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Gregory move?

  • They are unlikely to move very fast, especially when it comes to new products or services
  • Can Gregory take some risk or not?

  • They have relatively low risk-appetite and are not very likely to go for something unproven and risky

You And Gregory

Personality Compatibility


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