TJ Baek Portrait

TJ Baek (Tae Joo Baek)

From R&D Engineer to Global Business Leader

39 years of innovation in the Construction Equipment Industry.
Bridging Engineering, Marketing, and Strategic Leadership across 3 Continents.

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39

Years Experience

3

Continents

7

Countries Managed

34

Years Loyalty (Samsung & Volvo)

Career Journey

A legacy of innovation, from technical roots to executive leadership.

2024 - Present

President & Founder

T&Young (Singapore)

Management Consulting firm leveraging 39 years of industry expertise to empower businesses. Focusing on Strategy, Product Development, and Operational Improvement.

2017 - 2024

Director, Digital Transformation

Volvo Construction Equipment (Asia)

Led the digital shift in retail development and productivity services. Implemented data-driven programs and prepared the organization for Industry 4.0.

2005 - 2017

Business Director

Volvo Construction Equipment (East Asia)

Managed operations across 7 distinct countries. Unified sales strategies while adapting to local cultures. Served as Director of Volvo Malaysia (2005-2007).

2000 - 2005

Marketing Manager (Asia Pioneer)

Volvo East Asia (Singapore HQ)

Spearheaded market entry strategy. Conducted 100+ visits to China, taking sales from ZERO to THOUSANDS. Established dealer networks across Southeast Asia.

1992 - 2000

Senior Manager, Product Marketing

Samsung USA & Volvo NA

Transformed from Engineer to Marketer. Led product strategies in the competitive North American market. Gained deep insights into Western business practices.

1985 - 1992

R&D Engineer & Manager

Hyundai & Samsung Heavy Industries

Developed 200+ computer programs for structural analysis. Conducted rigorous engine performance testing. The technical foundation of my career.

T&Young Services

39 Years of Experience, Now Empowering Others

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Corporate Strategy

Vision setting and strategic planning for market entry and growth.

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Product Development

Aligning technical engineering with market needs and customer insights.

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Marketing & Sales

Global marketing strategies and dealer network management.

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Operational Improvement

Process optimization and digital transformation consulting.

Lifelong Learning & Education

Master's Degree

Mechanical Engineering
Korea Maritime University (1984)

Bachelor's Degree

Mechanical Engineering
Pusan National University (1982)

Continuous Learning

Learned Python Programming
at age 64 (2024)