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Gregory Yep

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Chief Executive Officer at CJ CheilJedang
📍 Seoul, South Korea

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.

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Experience
10 Years
Current Role
Chief Executive Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Seoul, South Korea
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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.
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Career

Work history

5-2025
Chief Executive Officer
CJ CheilJedang
9-2023
Executive Vice President, Chief Technical Officer
CJ CheilJedang
5-2025
Chairman of the Board
Schwan's Company
12-2020
Advisory Board
Will Ventures
5-2020 - 12-2024
Board Member
Huber Engineered Materials
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Education
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University of Pennsylvania
1988 - 1993
Ph.D.
The Johns Hopkins University
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