Min Kim
About Min Kim
Min Kim is a Council Member and Chief Financial Officer of the San Francisco Seoul Sister City Committee, with a diverse background in finance and leadership roles across various companies. He has held positions at Deutsche Bank, DAYLI Financial Group, and Tapas Media Inc., and he is currently the Chairman of the ICON Foundation.
Work at ICON Foundation
Min Kim has served as the Chairman of the ICON Foundation since 2017. The ICON Foundation is focused on building a decentralized network that connects various blockchain communities. Under his leadership, the foundation aims to facilitate interoperability between different blockchain platforms and enhance the overall ecosystem.
Current Role at San Francisco Seoul Sister City Committee
Min Kim has been the Chief Financial Officer of the San Francisco Seoul Sister City Committee since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing financial operations and ensuring the effective management of resources to support the committee's initiatives, which promote cultural and economic exchanges between San Francisco and Seoul.
Previous Experience in Investment Banking
Min Kim worked as an Investment Banking Associate at Deutsche Bank from 2005 to 2009 in the San Francisco Bay Area. His role involved providing financial advisory services and supporting clients in capital raising and mergers and acquisitions, contributing to his expertise in financial markets.
Education and Expertise
Min Kim studied Business Administration at the University of California, Berkeley, where he earned his Bachelor's Degree from the Haas School of Business. He also completed Executive Education at Columbia Business School, enhancing his knowledge in business management and strategy.
Career in Financial Services
Min Kim has held various positions in the financial services sector. He served as Chief Strategy Officer at DAYLI Financial Group from 2015 to 2018 in Seoul, South Korea, and as Chief Operating Officer at Tapas Media Inc. from 2012 to 2015 in the San Francisco Bay Area. Additionally, he was the Founder of IVELA Global from 2009 to 2012 in Union City, California.