Seyoon (Scott) Heo
About Seyoon (Scott) Heo
Seyoon (Scott) Heo serves as the Head of Korea at ICIS, where he has played a significant role in utilizing big data and analytics to enhance supply chain decision-making. He has extensive experience in the chemical industry, having held various positions at BASF and served in the Republic of Korea Army.
Current Role at ICIS
Seyoon Heo serves as the Head of Korea at ICIS, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing operations and strategy within the Korean market. He has played a key role in delivering targeted connected intelligence that influences thousands of decisions across supply chains daily. His work contributes to making global commodities markets more trusted and predictable through data services and decision tools.
Previous Experience at BASF
Prior to his current position, Seyoon Heo held multiple roles at BASF. He worked as a Transportation Polyurethane New Business Development Lead for 9 months in 2020 to 2021. He also served as a Key Account Manager from 2015 to 2020 and as a Transportation Polyurethane Sales Lead for 9 months in 2020 to 2021. Additionally, he was a Technical Service Engineer for 1 year in 2011 to 2012 and a Sales Manager from 2012 to 2014. His experience at BASF included leadership roles in the automotive interior segment and regional key account management in the APAC region.
Military Service Background
Seyoon Heo served in the Republic of Korea Army, where he was an Armored Car Pilot. His military service included time with the 3rd Armored Brigade from 2006 to 2008 and participation in the Iraq Zaytun operation for 8 months in 2007. This experience provided him with skills in leadership and operational management.
Education and Expertise
Seyoon Heo earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from 한양대학교. His educational background has equipped him with the technical knowledge necessary for his roles in the chemical and automotive industries. His expertise includes leveraging big data and analytics, particularly in the context of commodities markets.