Primary Job Title Chairman Primary Organization Kakao Ventures
Gender Male
Following his creation of PC communications firm Unitel, Hangame, NHN Corporation, and Kakao, Brian Kim began pursuing his next vision of cultivating 100 CEOs in Korea. In order to create an environment in which talented individuals can fully realize their dreams, Brian founded K Cube Ventures with Jimmy Rim. Brian is known as the CEO that young
people in their twenties and thirties most want to meet and his philosophy and values continue to shape Korea’s young generation.
Brian also currently serves as the chairman of Kakao. His previous positions include: Executive Member of NHN, CEO of NHN USA, CEO and President of NHN, Co-CEO of Naver, Founder of Hangame and Samsung SDS. Brian earned both his B.S. and M.S. in Industrial Engineering from Seoul National University.
