Redhill has appointed Do Sik (DS) Kim as Chief Operating Officer of its Korea operation. Based in Seoul and working closely with Redhill Korea’s leadership team, DS will focus on driving local expertise and cross-market collaboration with a focus on the domestic market’s startup and tech investment ecosystem. 

With over three decades' public affairs and corp comms experience, DS began his journalism career at the Yonhap News Agency, followed by a 26-year stint with Seoul Broadcasting System (SBS), where he worked as a Correspondent and later led the digital transformation of its newsroom.

"DS is an industry stalwart in Korea and I am thrilled to have him on board. We know our clients will greatly benefit from DS’ foresight, wealth of experience, and counsel to navigate their complex business and communication challenges. DS brings deep subject matter expertise and an impressive track record as a trusted advisor, collaborator, and growth driver. I have full confidence that he will be a great asset to expand our domestic footprint and orchestrate new service offerings to create exceptional work for our clients", said Jacob Puthenparambil, Founder and CEO of Redhill.

Since its establishment in 2020, Redhill Korea has been offering integrated communication solutions, as well as media and government relations, to its local and international clients by leveraging Redhill’s global network. Redhill Korea’s growing client portfolio includes Nokia, Marketboro, Enuma, Delightroom, Houstep, and H2O Hospitality.