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

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

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