Hyung Min Kim
About Hyung Min Kim
Hyung Min Kim is a professional in business operations within the esports industry, currently serving at Riot Games for the League of Legends Champions Korea (LCK). He has extensive experience in sports marketing and has held various roles at notable organizations, including Kia Motors Corporation and SponsorUnited.
Work at Riot Games
Hyung Min Kim has been working at Riot Games since 2021, focusing on League (LCK) Business Operations. In this role, he collaborates closely with LCK partners to develop and enforce league policies and rules. His responsibilities include setting strategies to enhance the competitiveness of the League of Legends Champions Korea (LCK). This position allows him to leverage his extensive background in sports marketing and business operations within the esports industry.
Education and Expertise
Hyung Min Kim holds a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and a Bachelor of Economics and Law from Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, where he studied from 2008 to 2014. He achieved a GPA of 3.75 during his studies. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration from UCLA Anderson School of Management, completing the program from 2018 to 2020. His academic background supports his expertise in business operations and management, particularly in the esports and sports marketing sectors.
Background in Sports Marketing
Hyung Min Kim has a strong foundation in sports marketing, having worked at Kia Motors Corporation in various roles. He served as Sports Marketing Manager for 10 months in 2017-2018 and as Youth Marketing Manager for three years from 2014 to 2017. His experience in these positions has equipped him with valuable skills in marketing strategies and partnership development within the sports industry.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to his current role at Riot Games, Hyung Min Kim held several positions that contributed to his professional development. He worked as a Corporate Venture Capital Manager at LG Uplus for eight months in 2020-2021 and completed an MBA Strategy Internship at WAGTI for four months in 2019. He also served in the Republic of Korea Army as a Sergeant in the Korean Augmentation to The United States Army (KATUSA) from 2009 to 2011. Additionally, he gained experience as a Marketing Intern at the Korea Baseball Organization in 2012.