[Official] '3rd place → 6th place' SSG parts ways with GM Kim Jae-hyun... New Operations Head Kim Seong-yong to fulfill 'external GM role'

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The SSG Landers, whose bid for the postseason was thwarted, have concluded their contract with General Manager Kim Jae-hyun (51) and moved forward with a new organizational restructuring.

Ahead of the 2027 season, the SSG Landers announced on the 11th that they had implemented an organizational overhaul, appointing R&D Team Leader Kim Seong-yong (46) as the new Operations Head.

Through this restructuring, SSG has unified its organization under a three-head system reporting directly to the Representative Director: ▲ Operations Head (overall player roster management), ▲ Marketing Head (marketing and advertising), and ▲ Business Head (facility management, human resources, and finance). This is a measure aimed at improving the efficiency of field support centered on practical operations.

The newly established Operations Head position plans to strengthen the expertise and organic collaboration of each department, ranging from domestic and international player scouting and development to roster operations and management, as well as media communication. It also aims to maximize organizational efficiency and synergy by establishing a systematic work process based on data and scientific analysis.

R&D Team Leader Kim Seong-yong was promoted internally and appointed as the new Operations Head, who will oversee the player roster organization. The Operations Head will perform the role of external General Manager.

The newly appointed Operations Head Kim Seong-yong joined the club in 2010 and is a front-office expert who has progressively worked through key departments within the organization, including the Marketing Team, HR, Public Relations Team, Operations Team, and R&D Team.

In particular, as Operations Team Leader in 2022, he contributed to the KBO's first 'wire-to-wire' championship sweep. He also demonstrated his practical capabilities while serving as Public Relations Team Leader and R&D Team Leader. He is the first non-player internal case to rise from a new front-office hire to an overall roster management position.

The newly appointed Operations Head Kim Seong-yong expressed his feelings, stating, "As the club stands at a critical turning point known as the 'Cheongra era,' I am deeply grateful to the organization for entrusting me with the significant responsibility of overseeing player roster operations, and I feel a profound sense of duty. Rather than grand ambitions, I will devote my utmost efforts to helping players grow, supporting the success of the coaching staff, and enhancing the expertise and capabilities of the operations front office. I believe that when the capabilities and collaboration of these three entities converge into a single synergy, we can become a consistently competitive powerhouse team. I will approach this role by always listening to voices from the field and with the resolve to re-establish fundamentals from the lowest possible stance."

Meanwhile, SSG has decided to conclude its partnership with General Manager Kim Jae-hyun at the end of this season. SSG expressed gratitude for the efforts of General Manager Kim Jae-hyun, who has dedicated himself to the development of the club over the years.

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