A big picture marketer who believes the best brands are human-driven
Empathy built on a lifetime of culture-hopping
I am a global citizen shaped by a dynamic childhood, moving every couple of years across Asia and North Africa. I learned early on the value of different cultures, perspectives, and beliefs, and continued to live internationally as an adult, in business hubs New York, Hong Kong, and Seoul.
As such, my approach to marketing is one of open-mindedness, collaboration, and continued learning. With over twenty-five years on both the agency and brand sides, I understand the key to enduring brand relevance – the ability to hold on to the DNA of the brand while creating new experiences that address evolving cultural and social views.
My mission is to create engaging, relevant brands that drive the business forward
As the lead Global Brand Strategist at Samsung, I drove the efforts to make the Samsung brand more human for the first time in the company's history. In the US, I led product launch campaigns leading with emotional storytelling while balancing functional appeal, helping the Home category continue to grow while exceeding brand goals year after year.
Having roamed the world my entire life, I am settled (for now) in the NY tristate area where my bourbon aficionado husband and our rescue pup Pepper make sure I play as hard as I work.
It's a team sport, and I work hard to bring people together under shared values
Stay Open-minded
I am always open to new ideas, people, and approaches because diverse viewpoints and opinions fuel greater perspectives and understanding. And broader contexts always make for better decisions.
Cherish Relationships
We are all influenced by the people we spend time with throughout our lives. These relationships are the foundation of our growth both personally and professionally, and I make it priority to maintain and nurture them.
Offer Kindness
I believe kindness is contagious, and strive to create an environment where empathy, respect, and understanding is the norm.
jinkimchi@gmail.com | 917 615 3059