Maeil Dairies CEO Kim Seon-hee (right) poses after receiving Veuve Clicquot's Bold Woman Award in Seoul.

Maeil Dairies CEO Kim Seon-hee has been named this year's winner of the Bold Woman Award presented by French champagne house Veuve Clicquot.

The award honors female leaders who have a proven track record of success in leadership, innovation and entrepreneurism.

Bestowing the award, it praised Kim's innovative achievements in Korea's dairy market.