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SK telecom modified its organizational structure from the previously existing fifty-five divisions, seven groups, and two head groups, to one business department, fifty-five divisions, seven groups, and three head groups.
the organizational Changes were especially designed to enhance the implementation capabilities in the global and convergent business areas.
the company has strengthened management responsibilities and organizational efficiency by Introducing unit system responsibility into each head business group.
SK Telecom announced on January 20th that the company went through reorganization in an effort to ensure its growth platform’s full response to the convergence business environment, and globalization trends. The organizational changes were specifically aimed at increasing managerial efficiency, and reinforcing the implementation capabilities of our global and convergent businesses. In particular, the company has strengthened management responsibilities by introducing unit system responsibility into each head business group.
Due to the modifications in the organizational structure, SK Telecom now consists of one business department, fifty-five divisions, seven groups, and three head groups. Previously the company was composed of fifty-five divisions, seven groups, and two head groups.
To enhance its global business implementation capability, SK Telecom established one new Global Business Office in the Business Group and one in Technology Group as well. These offices will play a role as pipelines designed to transfer the company’s core competencies to global operations. In addition, SK Telecom established a "Convergence Business Division" in the New Business Group, and a "Business Development Division" in the Business Group. These actions are aimed at strengthening our convergence business implementation capability. These two divisions will focus on the development of new multifaceted business opportunities in cooperation with the Technology Strategy Office in the Strategic Technology Group, and the Business Strategy Office in the Strategic Planning Group.
Also, SK Telecom newly created the role of Chief Technology Officer (CTO). This individual will be responsible for new technology development, as well as new network deployment strategies and operations. In line with this, the company has clarified the roles and responsibilities of the Chief Marketing Officer (head of the Business Group), Chief Technology Officer (head of the Technology Group), Chief Strategy Officer (head of the Strategy and Planning Group) and Chief Financial Officer (head of the Management Support Group). A Head of Ethical Management Group, and Head of New Business Group were also named. In initiating these changes, SK Telecom has increased the efficiency of the entire management unit.
Furthermore, SK Telecom has reorganized the regional divisions in the Customer and Network Groups. The overlapping similar functions of regional divisions have been integrated to further increase organizational efficiency. The company newly established a "Customer Value Promotion Division" by consolidating the conventional CRM and CS Divisions. The research centers in the Strategic Technology Group were reorganized and renamed as the "Access Technology Research Center" and "Service Technology Research Center". This will reduce coordination costs and streamline the communication processes with the head office?s business divisions.
Through the reorganization and reallocation of human and material resources, SK Telecom is pursuing a maximization of the speed and flexibility of the business unit operations. This will result in the achieving of management goals and visions in a rapid and efficient manner.
SK Telecom will make an official announcement of all personnel changes, by the end of January.
Due to the modifications in the organizational structure, SK Telecom now consists of one business department, fifty-five divisions, seven groups, and three head groups. Previously the company was composed of fifty-five divisions, seven groups, and two head groups.
To enhance its global business implementation capability, SK Telecom established one new Global Business Office in the Business Group and one in Technology Group as well. These offices will play a role as pipelines designed to transfer the company’s core competencies to global operations. In addition, SK Telecom established a "Convergence Business Division" in the New Business Group, and a "Business Development Division" in the Business Group. These actions are aimed at strengthening our convergence business implementation capability. These two divisions will focus on the development of new multifaceted business opportunities in cooperation with the Technology Strategy Office in the Strategic Technology Group, and the Business Strategy Office in the Strategic Planning Group.
Also, SK Telecom newly created the role of Chief Technology Officer (CTO). This individual will be responsible for new technology development, as well as new network deployment strategies and operations. In line with this, the company has clarified the roles and responsibilities of the Chief Marketing Officer (head of the Business Group), Chief Technology Officer (head of the Technology Group), Chief Strategy Officer (head of the Strategy and Planning Group) and Chief Financial Officer (head of the Management Support Group). A Head of Ethical Management Group, and Head of New Business Group were also named. In initiating these changes, SK Telecom has increased the efficiency of the entire management unit.
Furthermore, SK Telecom has reorganized the regional divisions in the Customer and Network Groups. The overlapping similar functions of regional divisions have been integrated to further increase organizational efficiency. The company newly established a "Customer Value Promotion Division" by consolidating the conventional CRM and CS Divisions. The research centers in the Strategic Technology Group were reorganized and renamed as the "Access Technology Research Center" and "Service Technology Research Center". This will reduce coordination costs and streamline the communication processes with the head office?s business divisions.
Through the reorganization and reallocation of human and material resources, SK Telecom is pursuing a maximization of the speed and flexibility of the business unit operations. This will result in the achieving of management goals and visions in a rapid and efficient manner.
SK Telecom will make an official announcement of all personnel changes, by the end of January.