Jayde Kim
About Jayde Kim
Jayde Kim serves as the Vice President of Operations at Pieces, a position she has held since 2023. With a strong background in business development and strategic planning, she has previously worked at notable organizations such as McKinsey & Company and UT Southwestern Medical Center.
Current Role at Pieces
Jayde Kim serves as the Vice President of Operations at Pieces, a position held since 2023. In this role, she oversees operational strategies and processes to enhance the company's efficiency and effectiveness. Her leadership is focused on driving operational excellence and supporting the overall mission of the organization.
Previous Experience
Prior to her current role, Jayde Kim worked at Pieces as the Director of Business Development from 2019 to 2021. She also has extensive experience in consulting and management, having served as an Associate at McKinsey & Company from 2004 to 2006 in Seoul, Korea, and as a Group Manager for Technology Commercialization at UT Southwestern Medical Center from 2018 to 2019.
Educational Background
Jayde Kim holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the MIT Sloan School of Management, where she studied from 2001 to 2004. She also earned a Master of Science (MS) in Chemistry from Seoul National University, completing her studies from 1996 to 1998. Additionally, she obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) from Seoul National University between 1992 and 1996.
Career Progression
Jayde Kim's career began at LG Household & Health Care, Ltd. as an Assistant Manager from 1998 to 2000. She later worked at LG Chem in a similar role. After her time at McKinsey & Company, she transitioned to various positions at UT Southwestern Medical Center, including Licensing Associate and Group Manager. She also briefly served as a Strategic Planning Manager at Nautilus Hyosung America in 2019.