Young Tae Kim leads the world's only all-modes transport organization (ITF) since 2017, when he was elected by ministers for transport of the 57 ITF member countries (currently 64 Member Countries). Prior to his election as ITF Secretary-General, Dr. Kim distinguished himself in the civil service of his native Korea, most recently serving as Director General in the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. As Deputy Director-General from 2015, he was responsible for coordinating various transport policies including on autonomous vehicle, greenhouse gas reduction, urban transportation, Intelligent Transport Systems and road safety, among others