Angela Kim
About Angela Kim
Angela Kim serves as the Senior Director of Global Licensing at Hearst, where she leads brand licensing initiatives for major publications. She has a background in business development and marketing, with experience across various roles in the licensing sector.
Work at Hearst
Angela Kim currently serves as the Senior Director of Global Licensing at Hearst, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing brand licensing initiatives for notable Hearst brands, including Cosmopolitan, Men's Health, and Harper's Bazaar. Her work encompasses both US and international markets, focusing on strategy, operations, and profit and loss management. Prior to this role, she worked as the International Licensing Director at Hearst from 2019 to 2020.
Experience at Rodale
Angela Kim has a significant history with Rodale Inc., where she held multiple positions. She served as the Executive Director of Global Business Development from 2017 to 2018, and prior to that, she was the Director of Business Development and Global Licensing from 2013 to 2017. Additionally, she worked as the Director of Business Development and Marketing for a brief period in 2012. In these roles, she focused on strategy, operations, and marketing, contributing to the company's business development efforts.
Previous Roles in Licensing
Before her tenure at Hearst and Rodale, Angela Kim worked at American Media as the International Licensing Director from 2009 to 2011. This role provided her with foundational experience in managing licensing initiatives on an international scale. Her diverse background in licensing has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of the industry.
Education and Expertise
Angela Kim earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Washington College. Her educational background complements her extensive professional experience, allowing her to manage diverse challenges across financial, industrial, and cultural issues. She possesses a strong skill set in data-based sales planning and negotiation, further enhancing her capabilities in business development.