South Korean defense, shipbuilding and energy solutions provider Hanwha Group has appointed Alex Wong as Global Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) to lead the company’s strategic initiatives in international markets.
In this newly created role based in Washington, D.C., Wong will spearhead Hanwha’s efforts to deepen partnerships, build defense capabilities, and accelerate reindustrialization in key markets, particularly in the United States and Europe.
Wong brings deep experience in national security and international diplomacy. He most recently served in the White House as Principal Deputy U.S. National Security Advisor, coordinating policy across the full range of defense, international relations, and intelligence issues. He also held senior positions at the U.S. State Department, including Deputy Special Representative for North Korea and Deputy Assistant Secretary for East Asian and Pacific Affairs, where he played a central role in shaping U.S. strategy on the Korean Peninsula and across the broader Indo-Pacific region.
“Hanwha is a vital company at such a pivotal time for the global defense and shipbuilding industries,” said Wong. “Hanwha’s world-class technologies, advanced manufacturing prowess, and operational excellence across a number of…