Jerry Ryu, Head of Communications & Public Affairs

Jerry is Managing Director and Head of Communications and Public Affairs for Pacifico Energy Korea. He leads corporate and marketing communications, community engagement, corporate and government partnerships, and environmental sustainability for the company. Prior to joining the company, Jerry played a crucial role at an international offshore wind developer to secure a 1.6 GW Electricity Business License, which was Korea’s largest offshore wind project at the time, overseeing communications and public affairs as well as Iocal government and fishery stakeholder engagement.

Beyond the offshore wind sector, he has over 20 years’ experience in market entry, stakeholder engagement, and legislation efforts across industries. He contributed to Korea’s Ministry of the Interior and Safety to launch a mandatory helmet-wearing regulation when he was General Manager and Head of Communications and Public Affairs at an international micro-mobility company. In addition, he secured the country’s first preliminary gaming license for an integrated resort in Incheon, Korea during his time as the Director of a global gaming and entertainment company. He was honored by the Minister of Trade, Infrastructure, and Energy for contributing to attracting and promoting foreign investments in 2018.