Press Release
Boyden Relaunches in South Korea to Support Asia Pacific Expansion
World-class management consultant John Kim joins as new Managing Partner to lead the firm’s new Seoul office
John Kim’s distinguished career has included executive roles with multinationals, primarily in industrial and technology, as well as world-renowned consulting firms. He is an expert on Asia Pacific, and as a highly experienced management consultant, has worked with the CEOs and boards of Korea’s leading chaebols on transforming their business across strategy, operations and finance capabilities.
Professional Focus
- Over 20 years of corporate executive and management consulting experience
- Advises C-suite executives and boards on change and transformation management, operations, growth strategy, finance, corporate governance and regulatory compliance
- Substantial experience serving on and working with the boards of both start-ups and global organizations
- Published various books and articles, including ‘E-Business Management’ and ‘Understanding C-Commerce’, and edited ’EDISON - Programming Language and Operating System for Microcomputers’
- Fluent English and Korean, with intermediate Japanese and Chinese
Business Expertise
- Founded portfolio of technology start-ups in Silicon Valley and Asia
- Taught management and information technology at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies
- Started career at Digital Equipment Corporation, U.S.
Additional Expertise
- Financial Services
Areas of Expertise
Education & Certifications
- MBA from Boston University
- Master’s degree in computer science from University of Southern California
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science from University of Southern California
- Advanced Management Program, the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
Affiliations & Awards
- Director, Advisory Board of Meritz Financial Group
- Member, College Board of Trustees, Yong-in Songdam College
- Member, Board of Directors of Meritz Fire and Marine Insurance Co. (former)
- Member, Board of Directors of Meritz Merchant Bank and Securities Co. (former)
- Previously served on the boards of finance and technology start-ups
Case Studies
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From Innovation to Execution: Leadership in Power Semiconductor Development
How Boyden placed a strategic SVP to drive e-mobility growth
Cybersecurity Excellence: Strengthening Trust and Digital Resilience
A Caribbean financial and mortgage bank partnered with Boyden to recruit a strategic Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), enhancing cybersecurity governance and supporting digital transformation across the organization.
Breaking Silos, Building Systems: A CTO Search at the Intersection of Tech and Business
How Boyden identified a strategic leader to unify engineering, quality, and commercial outcomes in automotive systems.
Thought Leadership
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Resilient Leadership
Altered Lines of Production
Perspectives from Boyden's Industrial Manufacturing Practice Experts
Boyden Report Series
What’s Next for Industry? AI, Transformation, and the Talent Imperative
Industrial Trends Report: Analysing markets, studies, and trends on how AI, machine learning, and digitalisation are reshaping the industrial sector, with expert insights on talent and leadership from Boyden’s Global Industrial Practice Members.
Blog Post
Asia's Workforce Disruption: Navigating the Skills Revolution with Human-Centered Design and Employee Well-being
Discover how Asia's workforce is transforming through disruptive technologies, skills development, and a focus on employee well-being. Learn strategies for navigating change in a digital-first economy.
Articles & Papers
People, Planet & Profit: The Evolving Sustainability Leader, Part II
Perspectives from Boyden’s Industrial Practice Group Experts
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