Meekyung (MK) Kim

Meekyung (MK) Kim is currently serving as the Vice President at Samsung Global Research (SGR), a position she has held since July 2023.1 Her career journey showcases a blend of academic excellence and professional experience in technology and consulting.

Education

MK Kim holds a strong educational background:

• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (2004-2011)1
• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Materials Science and Electrical Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley (1999-2003)1

Professional Experience

Prior to her current role at Samsung Global Research, MK Kim had an extensive career at The Boston Consulting Group:

• Partner and Associate Director at The Boston Consulting Group (February 2011 to June 2023)12
• Core member of the Technology, Media & Telecommunications practice, focusing on semiconductor products and materials2
• Worked on various projects including semiconductor design process optimization, new product development process optimization, and mid-term portfolio strategy development2

Earlier in her career, MK Kim gained valuable experience in research roles:

• Summer Researcher at Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology (June-August 2009)1
• Summer Researcher at IBM (June-September 2007)1
• Research engineer at IBM and Samsung Electronics before joining BCG2

Expertise

MK Kim's areas of expertise include:

• Semiconductor technology
• Technology, Media, and Telecommunications industry
• Consulting and strategy development
• Process optimization in semiconductor design and product development

Her diverse background in both academic research and industry consulting has positioned her as a valuable asset in her current leadership role at Samsung Global Research.