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Leadership Team

Magnet Wire Leadership

  • Daniel Choi is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Essex Solutions, a role he was named to in July 2025, after serving in the same capacity for Superior Essex for three years. Prior to his position with the company, Choi served as the Regional President, North and South Americas for LS Cable & System, where he managed product sales and strategy as well as the power cable operations of the company. Choi has spent time working with either Superior Essex or its parent company, LS Group since 1999 when he began his career as a Manager, Electronic Component Development Group at the R&D Center. Choi received his B.S. in Material Science and Engineering at Pohang (Korea) University of Science and Technology. He furthered his education with a Master’s Degree in Material Science and Engineering as well as a Ph.D in Material Science and Engineering from Seoul (Korea) National University. He then obtained an MBA from Helsinki (Finland) School of Economics.

    Daniel Choi

    President & Chief Executive Officer

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  • Jared Rowntree is the President of Essex Solutions North America, a position he assumed following the completion of a global joint venture. With nearly a decade at Essex, Rowntree has held various leadership roles, including Materials Manager, Operations Manager, Plant Manager, and Managing Director, which have significantly shaped his leadership capabilities. Prior to joining Essex, he gained valuable experience at two other leading manufacturing companies. Rowntree holds degrees from Queen’s University and Conestoga College. His diverse background and extensive experience in operations and management have positioned him for success in driving growth and innovation.

    Jared Rowntree

    President, Essex Solutions North America

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  • Ing. Klaus Borstner is the President of Essex Solutions Europe, where he leads the continued growth and market leadership for the business as well as its brand partners Lacroix + Kress, IVA Insulations, and Hi-Wire. With over 30 years of experience in the electrical industry, Borstner has held various senior positions and gained extensive global expertise by working in Southeast Asia, the United States, and China. Before joining Essex, he spent more than 20 years at Elin, an Austrian company that later became part of Siemens, specializing in HV applications and transformers. He holds a degree in Electrical Engineering, which has been instrumental in his understanding of processes and driving innovation in the industry.

    Klaus Borstner

    President, Essex Solutions Europe

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  • Zack Kim is the President of Essex Solutions Asia, where he leads regional magnet wire strategic initiatives, implements best practices, and oversees investment optimization. Before this role, Kim served as Vice President of Corporate Business Planning starting in 2019, following his tenure as Director of FP&A in Asia and Human Resources Director at Superior Essex since 2012. Kim’s extensive background includes nine years as Human Resources Director at LS Cable & System. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Sungkyunkwan University and studied at the Graduate School of Labor Studies at Korea University in South Korea. Kim’s broad experience in business planning, finance, and human resources has positioned him to drive key strategic goals and operational excellence.

    Zack Jiwoon Kim

    President, Essex Solutions Asia

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  • Yun K Kang was named the Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Corporate Controller Essex Solutions in July of 2025. He was previously the CFO of Superior Essex for the three years prior to the appointment. Kang brings with him a wide variety of global finance and leadership knowledge and experience. He previously served as the Controller for LG Chem America based in New Jersey for nearly two decades. He was also the CFO for LG Hausys America between 2010-2015, and the CEO of LG Miso Finance based in Seoul, Korea from 2017-2021. Kang earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Seoul National University.

    Yun K Kang

    Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Corporate Controller

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  • Linda Skorb is the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) for Essex Solutions. It is a role that she has been in since July of 2025. Skorb had previously held the same role for Superior Essex and was the Vice President of Human Resources for Mativ prior to that. She has had roles with increasing responsibility for nearly 25 years and is a trusted advisor, respected leader and creative thinker who is known for driving results through collaboration as well as a solutions-focused approach. Skorb earned a Master’s Degree in Adult Education and Training from Georgia Southern University. Prior to that, she obtained her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.

    Linda Skorb

    SVP, Chief Human Resources Officer

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  • Justin Im is the General Counsel and Corporate Secretary for Essex Solutions, a role he was named to in July of 2025. Im previously served in the same role for Superior Essex and has been an invaluable member of the Legal team since first joining the company in 2012. Before joining Superior Essex, he was in-house counsel at a Fortune 25 company in Atlanta and practiced at global law firms in New York and Atlanta specializing in corporate, M&A, structured finance and securities law. He is a graduate of Princeton University and Fordham University School of Law.

    Justin Im

    General Counsel & Corporate Secretary

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  • Joonhee (Albert) Lee is the Chief Research and Development Officer for Essex Solutions. Previously, he was the President of magnet wire operations in Asia, where he focused on the automotive sector, particularly traction motors. Lee also served as Managing Director of the Suzhou facility and Executive Director of Technology for the company. With over 25 years of experience in developing new technologies, Lee has made significant contributions to the automotive industry, particularly in improving magnet wire properties for motor applications and enhancing enameling processes. He holds a Master’s Degree in Industrial Chemistry from Kyungpook National University in South Korea. Lee’s expertise in technology development and innovation has been instrumental in driving advancements in magnet wire applications, especially in the evolving automotive sector.

    Albert Lee

    Chief Research & Development Officer

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