Ben Kwon
About Ben Kwon
Ben Kwon serves as the Lead Counsel for Global Supply Chain at Fisker Inc, a position he has held since 2022. He has extensive legal experience in the automotive industry, having worked in various roles at companies such as Micron Technology, Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc., and Yazaki North America.
Work at Fisker
Ben Kwon serves as the Lead Counsel for Global Supply Chain at Fisker Inc. since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing legal matters related to the company's supply chain operations. His position involves ensuring compliance with various regulations and managing contracts that are critical to the company's manufacturing and distribution processes.
Previous Experience
Before joining Fisker, Ben Kwon held several key legal positions. He worked at Micron Technology as Senior Assistant General Counsel from 2021 to 2022. Prior to that, he served as Director, Associate General Counsel - North America at Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. from 2016 to 2018. His experience also includes roles at Yazaki North America, where he was General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, and at LG Chem as Manager of Legal and Business Planning.
Education and Expertise
Ben Kwon earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from The Ohio State University. He furthered his education at the Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University, obtaining a JD/MBA (Juris Doctor & Master of Business Administration). His academic background supports his extensive expertise in international business operations, complex commercial contracts, and strategic supply agreements.
Legal Skills and Knowledge
Ben Kwon possesses a diverse skill set in legal matters, particularly within the automotive industry. He has in-depth knowledge of automotive industry standards such as ISO 26262, JEDEC, and AEC standards. His experience includes handling government contracting, antitrust compliance, and environmental, health, and safety matters. He is also skilled in managing product recalls and liability issues, including NHTSA reporting and FMVSS compliance.
Specialized Experience
Ben Kwon has specialized experience in areas such as intellectual property strategy, enforcement, and disputes. He has worked on ADAS application and functional safety, including ASIL classification. His background includes managing legal aspects related to engineering quality and OEM field service actions, which are critical in the automotive sector.