Hanwha Techwin America on Thursday announced that company veteran Kichul (K.C.) Kim has appointed as the new president for the Americas, succeeding Soon Hong Ahn, who has been promoted to the head of global sales and strategic marketing at the company’s headquarters in South Korea.
According to a statement issued by the company, Kim has played an instrumental role in sales and corporate management since joining Hanwha Corporation in 1995. He has served as director of corporate business planning at Hanwha Techwin’s Security Division in South Korea since 2015 and began working in the U.S. in January of this year to ensure a smooth transition of the president’s role.
“I am excited to continue the success created by Mr. Ahn,” said Kim. “Our speed to market and commitment to developing leading edge technology has allowed us to experience rapid growth and tremendous progress over the past several years. My mission is to support HTA’s business through continued investments, partnerships, technology development and expansion throughout the Americas.”
Kim will be based in Hanwha Techwin America’s headquarters in Teaneck, N.J.
