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Meet the team

Harry Han

Managing Partner
harry@stantonchase.com

Harry has been in Executive Search since 1994 and was formerly the President and Representative Director of AMROP International's executive search operations in Korea, where he conducted and led continuous executive search assignments for international companies for more than four years. For over eleven years, he directed the Human Resources departments of Bayer Korea and Glaxo Wellcome Korea and has over nine years of search experience in AMROP. His educational background includes Choong-Buk National University, KAIST AVM and an MBA from Yonsei University.

Industry Practice Expertise:

  • Life Sciences and Healthcare
  • Professional Services
  • Human Resources and Coverage of all areas
 

James Kim

Chief Consultant
j.kim@stantonchase.com

James' past professional experience includes more than 12 years with the sales and marketing divisions of global IT companies IBM and Oracle. He also worked for Kosdaq companies Daum solution, C&C Enterprise and Hauri, where he acted as a Senior Managing Director for nine years.

Prior to joining Stanton Chase Seoul, James spent two years as President and Partner of the global sector of a large local executive search company. James has developed particular expertise in finding the ideal candidate to fill senior-level positions. He graduated from Seoul National University with a major in Metallurgy.

Industry Practice Expertise:

  • Industrial
  • Technology
  • Professional Services
 

John Sohn

Senior Consultant
j.sohn@stantonchase.com

With 10 years of experience as an R&D researcher for Samsung General Chemical Ltd and as Strategic Technical Planner, SAP supervisor and Technical Consulting Project Manager for Sam Sung Technology Center, John's earned extensive knowledge within the Technology sector. He holds a BS in Chemistry from HanYang University in Korea.

Industry Practice Expertise:

  • Technology
  • Industrial
 

Ji-Won Kang

Senior Consultant
ji.kang@stantonchase.com

Ji-Won has over 21 years of experience in consumer, pharmaceutical, financial services, IT, media and portal-related industries at Ilsung Pharmaceuticals, Reuters and other multinational organizations.

After long years of industrial service, she decided to adapt her career to the consulting business, where she could become a strong ally for companies looking to identify strong candidates while also introducing individuals to the prosperous career opportunities. Ji-Won has a sincere interest in discovering and promoting individual talents, characteristics and ambitions related to company business opportunities and needs within the organization's culture. She has had extensive success filling many CEO and Executive positions with domestic and global companies throughout many industries.

Ji-Won has an excellent understanding of both the Korean and Global business cultures and chemistry. She holds a BA in English Literature and Language from Catholic University and has a good understanding of English.

Industry Practice Expertise:

  • Consumer Products and Services
  • Professional Services

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Seoul Office
15th Floor, Dongshin Building
141-28, Samsung-Dong
Kangnam-Ku, Seoul, 135-090
Korea

Tel: +82 2 565 5362
Fax: +82 2 565 5599
E-mail: seoul@stantonchase.com
Mr. Sang-Hoon Han, President