Hanwha Robotics announced on the 5th that it has appointed Chang Pyo Woo, former head of Hanwha Vision’s Future Innovation TF, as its new CEO.

Chang Pyo Woo, the 59-year-old newly appointed CEO, holds a Master’s degree in Management Science and Engineering from Stanford University. He brings a wealth of international experience, having spent over 30 years at the global consulting firm McKinsey & Company, and serving as CEO of both McQs Incorporated and Cornerstone Partners.

After joining Hanwha Group in 2024, he led the Future Innovation TF at Hanwha Vision, where he focused on optimizing management within the machinery division and identifying new growth engines. Widely regarded as a premier "strategy specialist," Woo is expected to accelerate the transformation of manufacturing processes and drive steady improvements in production output.

"With the robotics market growing rapidly, global competition has reached an all-time high," stated a representative from Hanwha Robotics. "We intend to sharpen our competitive edge by developing proprietary technologies and achieving sustained operational efficiency through cost-reduction initiatives."

Under Woo’s leadership, Hanwha Robotics will focus on strengthening its internal core while aggressively entering new territories. This year, the company plans to launch various new products, including the "HCR-32" high-payload collaborative robot, the "HCR-5W" ultra-lightweight/ultra-compact welding robot, and a standard platform Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR).

"As the use of cobots, AGVs, and AMRs spreads across manufacturing and service industries, we will redefine global robotics benchmarks by maximizing efficiency and integrating advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI)." the official added.

Furthermore, the company will steadily broaden its collaboration with Hanwha Group affiliates in the manufacturing, retail, and service sectors. Outgoing CEO Byeong Chan Jung will shift his focus to support various field-level innovations to ensure the company’s technical lead remains unwavering.