Saemoon Yoon
About Saemoon Yoon
Saemoon Yoon is the Lead of Innovator Communities at the World Economic Forum, focusing on Technology Pioneers, Global Innovators, and Unicorns. With a background in electrical engineering and extensive experience in technology and innovation, Yoon facilitates discussions that amplify the impact of cutting-edge technology companies on society and the environment.
Current Role at World Economic Forum
Saemoon Yoon serves as the Lead for Innovator Communities at the World Economic Forum, focusing on Technology Pioneers, Global Innovators, and Unicorns. This role commenced in 2022 and is based in New York, New York. In this capacity, Yoon engages with technology companies to enhance their societal and environmental contributions. Additionally, Yoon facilitates discussions that incorporate diverse viewpoints from various innovators, ensuring a comprehensive dialogue at the Forum.
Previous Experience at World Economic Forum
Before assuming the current role, Saemoon Yoon worked at the World Economic Forum as Community Lead for Technology Pioneers from 2017 to 2023 in the Geneva Area, Switzerland. During this period, Yoon played a crucial role in fostering connections among technology pioneers and facilitating discussions that highlighted their unique insights. Furthermore, Yoon served as a Global Leadership Fellow from 2020 to 2023, collaborating with industry teams to integrate Innovator community members into Forum initiatives.
Experience at LG Electronics
Saemoon Yoon has extensive experience at LG Electronics, where Yoon held several positions from 2013 to 2017. Initially, Yoon worked as an Associate Manager in the TV Product Planning Team for two years, followed by a three-year tenure as a Researcher. Yoon's final role at LG was as a Manager from 2015 to 2017, all based in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, Korea. This experience provided Yoon with a solid foundation in technology and product development.
Educational Background
Saemoon Yoon holds a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from Hanyang University, which was completed from 2004 to 2008. Following this, Yoon pursued a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering at Columbia Engineering from 2008 to 2009. Additionally, Yoon gained research experience as an intern at Stanford University in 2007 and at AT&T Bell Laboratories in 2009, further enhancing expertise in the field.