Our people

Leadership.

The people behind the principles.
Select a leader to explore their experience.

Chairman of the Board

이채원Lee Chae-won

A tradition of disciplined value investing.

Experience

  • Chairman, LIFE Asset Management · 2021–
  • CEO, Korea Investment Value Asset Management
  • Head of Asset Management, Korea Investment & Securities
  • Head of Advisory Management, Dongwon Investment Trust Management
  • Equity management and Tokyo office, Dongwon Securities

Began managing a value investment fund in 1996.
Founded a specialist value investment manager in 2006.

Education

B.A. and M.A. in Business Administration, Chung-Ang University

Co-CEO

남두우Nam Doo-woo

Leading LIFE with experience across financial services.

Experience

  • Co-CEO, LIFE Asset Management · 2021–
  • Founder and CEO, Dareum Asset Management
  • Busan Branch Manager, Kyobo Securities
  • NH Investment & Securities

Education

B.A. in Public Administration, Chung-Ang University

Co-CEO

강대권Kang Dae-kwon

Connecting value investing with today’s opportunities.

Experience

  • Co-CEO, LIFE Asset Management · 2021–
  • CIO, Ryukyung PSG Asset Management
  • Fund Manager, Korea Investment Value Asset Management

Fund Manager of the Year (Private Funds), 2025 Korea Fund Awards

Education

B.A. and M.A. in Economics, Seoul National University

ORGANIZATION

Expertise, working together.

Investment, research and operations work alongside dedicated oversight and risk management.

Board of Directors
Auditor
Co-CEOs
Compliance OfficerRisk Management

Investment Division 1

Investment Division 2

Investment Operations

Marketing

  • Wholesale
  • Retail Sales
  • Product Strategy

Corporate Support

  • Corporate Management
  • Management Innovation