John Kim

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

• Partner at Deloitte, Accenture, and IBM Business Consulting Services; clients included Samsung, Hyundai, POSCO, LG Electronics, SK Telecomm, GS-Caltex, Doosan Heavy Industries, Korean Airline and Hanjin Heavy Industries
• President of Hyundai Welding, a Hyundai Group affiliate and leading global manufacturer of welding consumables and equipment
• Automotive Industry Leader and Aerospace and Defense Industry Leader, Asia Pacific at IBM
• 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.

Practice Membership

Industrial Practices

• Industrial
  • Automotive
  • Energy
  • Industrial Manufacturing
• Technology

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