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Dr. Johnny Kim: A Visionary Leader in Global Business Education

From Entrepreneurial Success to Academic Excellence

A Trailblazer in Business and Education

Dr. Johnny Kim is an esteemed academic leader, entrepreneur, and global business strategist with a career spanning over three decades. His professional journey is a testament to his exceptional expertise in international business, higher education, leadership, and strategic management. Since 1988, Dr. Kim has built a dynamic career in multiple industries, including:

  • International Tourism & Hospitality (Inbound & Outbound)
  • MICE Management (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions)
  • Media & Communications
  • Global Trade & Business Development

Throughout his career, he has held influential roles, including CEO, President, and Senior Executive positions in diverse international organizations. His strategic vision and leadership have propelled multiple enterprises to success, making him a sought-after expert in the business world.

“Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.”

A Renowned Scholar with World-Class Credentials

Dr. Kim’s academic credentials are as diverse as his professional expertise. He holds multiple Doctorate, Executive Master’s, and Master’s degrees in specialized fields, obtained from globally recognized institutions.

Doctorate Degrees & Honors

Dr. Kim has earned several doctorate degrees, including honorary recognitions, demonstrating his extensive knowledge across multiple disciplines:

  • EDBA, Executive Doctorate of Business Administration in International Relations
  • DBA, Doctorate of Business Administration in Leadership and Entrepreneurship
  • PhD, Doctor of Philosophy in Economics (Honorary degree)
  • PhD, Doctor of Philosophy in Sciences of Tourism & Marketing
  • DBA, Doctorate of Business Administration in Management
  • DBA, Doctorate of Business Administration in Leisure & Tourism Management 
 
Executive Master’s Degrees: Leadership & Strategy at the Highest Level

His specialized executive education reflects his commitment to business leadership and management excellence:

  • EMBA, Executive Master of Business Administration in International Business
  • EMBA, Executive Master of Business Administration in Leadership & Human Resource Management
  • EMBA, Executive MBA in International Management
  • EMBA, Executive MBA in International Tourism Management
 
Master’s Degrees: A Strong Academic Foundation

Dr. Kim also holds advanced degrees that further reinforce his expertise:

  • MBA, Master of Business Administration in Strategic Management
  • MBA, Master of Business Administration in Organizational Behavior
  • MBA, Master of Business Administration
  • MSc, Master of Science in Leisure & Tourism Management

 

Global Executive Education: Lifelong Learning for Impact

As a firm believer in lifelong learning, Dr. Kim has completed numerous prestigious executive education programs at world-renowned institutions. These programs have honed his skills in leadership, management, marketing, and international business strategy.

 

High-Performance Executive Programs & Certificates
  • International Negotiations – Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies, Geneva, Switzerland
  • Doing Business in China – Thunderbird School of Global Management, USA
  • International Management – Stanford Graduate School of Business, USA
  • International Management – National University of Singapore (NUS), Singapore
  • Advanced Management Program – University of Oxford, UK
  • Leadership & Management – Mendoza College of Business, University of Notre Dame, USA
  • Marketing Strategy for Business Leaders – Cornell University, USA
  • Entrepreneurship & Innovation to Marketing – Babson College, USA
  • Executive Leadership Strategies – Mendoza College of Business, University of Notre Dame, USA
  • Doing Business & Marketing in China – Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
  • Marketing & Strategy in Russia – St. Petersburg ETH University, Russia

Beyond these programs, Dr. Kim continues to expand his expertise by engaging in high-level executive education globally.

 

A Visionary Leader for SGSB Business School

Dr. Kim’s extensive academic and professional experience makes him an ideal leader for SGSB Business School. His ability to bridge academia and industry, combined with his vast global network, positions SGSB as a top-tier institution.

His interpersonal skills, leadership in curriculum development, and deep industry connections ensure that SGSB will foster innovative programs, global partnerships, and a transformative learning experience for students.

 

Building a Global Academic Legacy

Dr. Kim is dedicated to nurturing future business leaders by:

  • Providing hands-on learning experiences through business simulations, executive networking, and real-world consulting projects.
  • Developing international academic partnerships to create dual-degree programs with prestigious institutions worldwide.
  • Enhancing student engagement through mentorship, research initiatives, and global academic exchange programs.
  • Establishing SGSB as a leader in executive education and business management studies.

 

A Commitment to Excellence in Higher Education

Dr. Kim envisions SGSB as a hub of academic excellence, leadership development, and business innovation. He is committed to collaborating with international universities, including Médicis Business School in Paris, France, and over fifteen global partner institutions.

“I look forward to working closely with our international partners, faculty, and students to advance the mission of higher education. Together, we will cultivate a new generation of global business leaders who are innovative, ethical, and driven by excellence.”


Final Thoughts: A Transformational Leader in Business Education

Dr. Johnny Kim’s career path reflects a unique blend of academic excellence, entrepreneurial success, and global leadership. His journey from a business innovator to an Academic Dean at SGSB is an inspiring testament to the power of education, experience, and lifelong learning.

Under his leadership, SGSB Business School is poised to become a world-class institution, shaping the future of global business education. 🥇

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Dr. Johnny KIM brings a wealth of both professional background from his own multiple business activities since 1988, such as International Tourism (Inbound and Outbound), MICE Management, Media, and Trade. He invested and accomplished as resourcefully diverse presidencies, senior position, CEO. He has excellently amusing academic careers, holds an abundance of higher degrees education experience with a specialization in numerous majors, Executive programs, and Advanced Management Program from world-wide recognized universities, such as adding rich degree list goes on ;

Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.”

He has established multiple High Performance Executive Education in plentiful concentration;

  • Executive Program in International Negotiations; Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies, Geneva, Switzerland.
  • Executive Certificate Program in Doing Business in China; Gavin School of International Management, Thunderbird University, USA.
  • Executive Program in International Management; SGSB, Stanford Graduate School of Business, Stanford University, USA.
  • Executive Program in International Management; NUS-National University of Singapore, Singapore.
  • The Oxford Advanced Management Program, Executive Education; Oxford University, UK.
  • Executive Program in Leadership and Management; Mendoza College of Business, University of Notre Dame, Indiana, USA.
  • Executive Program in Marketing Strategy for Business Leaders; Johnson School of Business, Cornell University, USA.
  • Entrepreneurship Certificate; SMCU, Swiss Management Center University, Zurich, Switzerland.
  • Certificate in Entrepreneurship, Innovation to Marketing; Babson College, Boston, USA.
  • Certificate in Leading Teams and Organizations; Mendoza College of Business, University of Notre Dame, Indiana, USA.
  • Certificate in Effective Leadership; Mendoza College of Business, University of Notre Dame, Indiana, USA.
  • Certificate in Executive Leadership Strategies; Mendoza College of Business, University of Notre Dame, Indiana, USA.
  • Certificate in Doing Business & Marketing in China; Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
  • Certificate in Marketing & Strategy in Russia; St. Petersburg ETH University. St. Petersburg, Russia
  • And ~ revitalized for his knowledge, obtained surplus Executive Certificates from worldwide institutions/organizations.

He has received multiple Doctorate degrees with an Honor and a knowledge in plentiful majors;

  • DBA, Doctorate of Business Administration in Leadership and Entrepreneurship;
  • PhD, Doctor of Philosophy in Economics (Honorary degree);
  • PhD, Doctor of Philosophy in Sciences of Tourism in Marketing;
  • DBA, Doctorate of Business Administration in Management;
  • DBA, Doctorate of Business Administration in Leisure & Tourism Management;

He has earned multiple Executive Master degrees with a specialization in numerous majors;

  • EMBA, Executive Master of Business Administration in International Business;
  • EMBA, Executive Master of Business Administration in Leadership and Human Resource Management;
  • EMBA, Executive MBA in International Management;
  • EMBA, Executive MBA in International Tourism Management;

He has obtained several Master degrees with a concentration in abundant majors;

  • MBA, Master of Business Administration in Strategic Management;
  • MBA, Master of Business Administration in Organizational Behaviors;
  • MBA, Master of Business Administration;
  • MSc, Master of Sciences in Leisure & Tourism Management;

His wide-ranging experience, interpersonal communication aptitudes and close-social distance contact within students, faculty, and administrators will enable him to renew tremendous oversight to all of the academic programs and operations with various extracurricular activities at the new Business School.

He has had the privilege of seeing talented and qualified international students for roles of service, scholarship and leadership of all kinds each. He could provide other benefits to organize cultural trips, management seminar, cost-economic double degree program with the faithful partner school. Rejoicing to see their impact and awesome outcomes as they both seek to be loyal and skilled degree exchange partnership, finally he can extend and share his vision with international partner universities; “I look forward to working together with our sister school, MBS Paris XIII – Médicis Business School in Paris, France, and other fifteen International partner Universities’ administrators, faculty, staff and students to pursue that mission together for the glory of higher degree education.