In a significant move that marks the expansion of its global operations, Celonis, a pioneer in the field of Process Mining, has announced the appointment of Chun Hyunjae as its Country Manager for Korea. This development is set to bolster Celonis’ presence in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, bringing its cutting-edge process intelligence solutions closer to Korean businesses.

Chun Hyunjae is no stranger to the IT and software industries, boasting over two decades of experience in various leadership roles. His career has spanned several high-profile organizations, including Oracle, Red Hat, and Palantir, where he has honed his skills and developed a deep understanding of the enterprise software market. This extensive experience positions him uniquely to lead Celonis’ foray into the Korean market, with a focus on forging strong partnerships and driving customer success in the region.

Celonis’ venture into Korea represents a strategic move in its broader APAC operations. The region is recognized for its dynamic business landscape and rapid technological adoption, making it fertile ground for advanced solutions like Process Mining. The technology, which Celonis has been at the forefront of, offers businesses unprecedented insights into their operations, allowing them to enhance efficiency, boost productivity, and achieve sustainable practices.

The importance of Celonis’ expansion into Korea can also be gauged by the company’s impressive market standing globally. According to the Everest Group Process Mining PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2023, Celonis commands the largest share of the process mining market across most geographies, including the APAC region. Furthermore, its recognition as a Leader in Gartner’s first-ever Magic Quadrant™ for Process Mining Tools in 2023 underscores its pivotal role in shaping the future of process intelligence.

Commenting on the appointment, Philippe Mathieu, SVP EMEA and APAC at Celonis, expressed his enthusiasm about Chun’s leadership role. Mathieu lauded Chun’s rich IT industry background and regional expertise as crucial assets that will drive Celonis’ growth in Korea. This expansion is not just about scaling operations but also about helping customers derive substantial value from their processes, thereby impacting their top, bottom, and green lines positively.

Chun Hyunjae, sharing his vision for Celonis in Korea, emphasized his commitment to leveraging his deep regional insights and enterprise software expertise. He aims to deliver bespoke solutions that cater to the unique needs of Korean businesses, facilitating enhanced productivity and customer satisfaction through superior process intelligence.

Celonis, founded in 2011, has been at the forefront of the Process Intelligence revolution, assisting companies worldwide in achieving optimal operation efficiency and sustainability. Its Process Intelligence platform, powered by industry-leading process mining technology and AI, offers a comprehensive digital twin of organizational processes, enabling actionable insights for substantive business improvement.

The company’s global headquarters are located in Munich, Germany, and New York City, USA, with operations extending across more than 20 countries. As Celonis continues to chart its global expansion, its arrival in Korea through Chun Hyunjae’s leadership marks a new chapter in its quest to redefine how businesses understand and optimize their operations.