Jinho Cho

MANAGING DIRECTOR | SAMSUNG SDS VIETNAM CO., LTD. (HOCHIMINH BRANCH) ​2023.01 – PRESENT | HOCHIMINH CITY, VIETNAM □ ​Role & Responsibilities : • ​Assume full P&L and operational accountability as the Head of Branch (Yearly Rev. US$265M / 1,400+ Employees). • ​Lead cross-functional teams to optimize end-to-end Supply Chain Management (SCM) for global electronics leaders and external enterprise clients. • ​Oversee financial forecasting, long-term business planning, and country-wide operation management across 15 remote logistics centers. □ ​Key Achievements : • ​Launched High-Profile Commercial BPO Projects : Successfully won and executed major contracts including Daesang BPO (11.2023), Duc Viet Coldchain (11.2024), Samsung IPC HUB (03.2025), and GS25 North Distribution Project (03.2025), GS25 South Distribution Projects (04.2026). • ​Driven Warehouse & Process Innovation : Spearheaded automation setups at the Mobile Phone Distribution Center and established the International Procurement Hochiminh HUB Center. • ​Honored with the 2024 Performer of the Year Award for outstanding business growth and leadership.

COUNTRY MANAGER | SAMSUNG SDS GLOBAL SCL EGYPT L.L.C. ​2014.01 – 2022.12 | CAIRO & BENI SUEF, EGYPT □ ​Country Manager (2017.01 – 2022.12) : • ​Held full P&L responsibility for the Egypt Branch (Yearly Rev. US$120M / 100+ Employees), navigating complex Middle East & Africa (MEA) trade regulations and logistics operations. • ​Security & Risk Innovation : Formulated a 2-stage high-security protocol to eliminate moving-truck cargo hijackings on desert transit lanes. Shifted from passive chain locks to structural container door wall-docking/match-back alignment, achieving zero cargo theft on high-risk routes. • ​Cost Optimization : Achieved US$2M in cost innovation through optimized customs clearance lead times, container/truck match-back, truck leasing models, and local charge negotiations. • ​Awards: Received 2018 Innovation of the Year & 2020 Performer of the Year awards. □ ​Site Manager (2014.01 – 2016.12) : • ​Managed the complete SCM and import/export shipping for Samsung Electronics Egypt. • ​Supervised 3PL vendor performance (truckers, customs brokers) and handled complex bidding, cost negotiations, insurance claims, and CY management.

PROJECT ADMINISTRATION MANAGER | HYUNDAI ENGINEERING CO., LTD. ​2011.04 – 2013.06 | MUSCAT & MUSANDAM, OMAN □ Musandam Gas Plant Project • ​Served as the Muscat Office Representative and Logistics Manager for major infrastructure projects. • ​Managed cross-border logistics, HR, general affairs, local compliances, and accounting/treasury in a heavily regulated Middle Eastern environment.

OCEAN IMPORT OPERATION LEADER / SUPERVISOR | EXPEDITORS KOREA LTD. ​2007.04 – 2011.04 | SEOUL, KOREA □ ​Role & Responsibilities : • ​Managed end-to-end ocean import operations, localized routing setups, and client-facing logisitics solutions within a top-tier global freight forwarding network. • ​Supervised operational workflows, structured competitive freight pricing, and handled complex international logistics inquiries. □ ​Key Achievements : • ​Multi-Modal Solution Excellence : Acted as a primary trouble-shooter for complex global supply chain movements, pioneering highly efficient Sea & Air multi-modal transit solutions. • ​Consolidation Optimization : Streamlined LCL (Less than Container Load) consolidation processes, significantly increasing container load factors and reducing per-TEU operational costs. • ​Client Retention & KPI Management : Maintained high-quality service metrics for multinational key accounts, ensuring strict adherence to global compliance and visibility standards.

OCEAN EXPORT OPERATION LEADER / ASSISTANT MANAGER | KUKBO LOGIX CO., LTD. ​2001.06 – 2007.04 | SEOUL, KOREA □ ​Role & Responsibilities : • ​Led ocean export operations, commercial pricing strategies, and carrier allocation management for key global trade lanes. • ​Built and managed strategic alliances with overseas agents, freight forwarders, and vessel operators to expand network capabilities. □ ​Key Achievements : • ​High-Risk Cargo Management : Expertly handled specialized and high-risk Tank Container operations, establishing rigorous standard operating procedures (SOPs) for hazardous/chemical shipments. • ​Global Regulatory Compliance : Successfully managed insurance claims and ensured 100% operational alignment with international maritime transport regulations, including US FMC (Federal Maritime Commission) registration requirements. • ​Carrier Procurement & Negotiation : Secured competitive ocean freight rates through strategic quarterly bidding and volume commitments with major shipping lines.