Tyler Kim

Chief Executive Officer, Asia Pacific

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Tyler has close to three decades of experience in the business of strategic communications. He has counseled a wide range of senior executives of multinational corporations, providing them with strategies for a broad array of initiatives including market entry, corporate positioning, crisis & issues management, labor issues counsel and marketing communications.

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When did you start working at Weber Shandwick?

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I joined Weber Shandwick in November 2009 to launch the Korean operations. In that first year itself, we were able to double our size. It’s been a great ride since.

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What’s the best piece of career advice you’ve ever gotten?

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Don’t screw it up.

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If you weren’t working in this industry, what would you want to do?

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Forest ranger or wilderness survival guide.

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What’s something surprising people might not know about you?

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I’ve read the entire Bible in 90 days.

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Who is someone that inspires you right now?

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My two sons. They inspire me to do good and be the best as I can be.

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What’s your favorite thing about Seoul?

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The accessibility. Everything in Seoul is very consumer focused and extremely convenient. You can order anything on-line and it will be at your doorstep within hours.

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What’s your favorite restaurant in Seoul?

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Pojangmacha (street food stalls)

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What’s your favorite way to unwind in your free time?

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Listening to music while going through old photos on my phone.

“The fastest way to mediocrity is to stay in your comfort zone.”

Tyler Kim

Chief Executive Officer, Asia Pacific

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