Executive Management

CyberNet's management team is comprised of international executives who bring with them the experience from today's leading industries. Domain knowledge includes financial services, telecommunications, computing, enterprise software, Internet commerce, multi-tier client/server systems, end-to-end payment solutions and smartcard applications. With their international business experience comes a network of key relationships and partnerships around the world.

  JongHoo Lee Founder, CEO & President  
 
    As CEO and president of CyberNet, Mr. Lee is directly responsible for all business activities of the company. Prior to founding CyberNet, he held senior management positions with major international companies in the computer, financial services and payment transaction industries. For over 20 years he has excelled in sales, business development and general management for Control Data, Tandem Computers and VeriFone. In the 3 years when he was the president of Tandem Computers Korea, he grew the business from US$8M to US$42M.

Master of Information & Communication, Seoul National University, Korea
Bachelor of Electronic Engineering, SungKyunKwan University, Korea
 
 
 
  Larry Kessler Chief Operating Officer (Worldwide Operations)  
 
    Mr. Kessler oversees CyberNet’s strategic direction, business development and financial activities of worldwide operations. Over last 30 years, he has been deeply involved in creating, growing and managing international technology companies. His business acumen is gleaned from a good mix of sales, marketing, finance and general management in dynamic, demanding and industry-leading companies such as IBM, Tandem Computers, VeriFone and Teletech.

Master of Business Administration, Rutgers University, USA
Bachelor of Business Management, Marist University, USA
 
 
 
  Andrey Arefiev President (Europe Operations)  
 
    Mr. Arefiev is responsible for operations in Europe, specifically in Central and Eastern Europe. Working more than 8 years in card transaction business, he has extensive experience of the POS industry and held the position of sales director at Hypercom for over 4 years where he achieved considerable success, opening many new markets and accounts for that company. Indeed in 2001, he was recognised as sales person of the year for its EMEA region. Prior to working for Hypercom, he worked for Menatep Bank, a dual Visa International and Europay International member bank, in Moscow where he managed its merchant acquiring business. He introduced innovative merchant programs and learnt first hand what retailers really want from POS systems. This banking experience now helps him relate well with the needs of his customers.

Studied Engineering & Mathematics, High Military Institute, Ukraine
Degree in Finance, Finance & Banking Technology Institute, Russia
 
 
 
  SungJae Hong Executive Director (Korea & Corporate Headquarters)  
 
    Mr. Hong is responsible for business development, product sales, marketing and support throughout Asia Pacific, specifically in Korea, Japan and China. Before joining CyberNet, he held key sales positions at Control Data Korea, the major US computer manufacturer, where he showed outstanding performance by growing business from US$10M to US$30M and excellent management skills.

Bachelor of Chemistry, SoGang University, Korea
 
 
 
  SeokWoo Kim Chief Technical Officer (R&D)  
 
    Mr. Kim is responsible for the technical direction for all of CyberNet including the strategic planning and development of products, and technical support. Before joining CyberNet, he was with LG Industry Systems, bringing with him 10 years of outstanding experience in developing firmware and software for the factory automation.

Master of Electrical Engineering, ChungAng University, Korea
Bachelor of Electrical Engineering, ChungAng University, Korea
 
 
 
  HyungTai Choi Director (R&D)  
 
    Mr. Choi is responsible for the strategic planning and development of the hardware devices. Prior to joining CyberNet, he worked as the senior technical researcher for YTC Telecom, bringing with him 10 years of extensive experience in hardware development

Bachelor of Electronic Engineering, SungKyunKwan University, Korea
 
 
 
  SuJong Kim Director (USA Operations)  
 
    Mr. Kim is directly responsible for operations in USA including business development, product sales, marketing and support for America region. He has over 15 years experience as a semiconductor designer, 6 years as a project consultant and sales/marketing manager.

Bachelor of Electronic Engineering, HanYang University, Korea