Michael Kim

Head of HR JAPAC & SAMEA at Spotify | Keynote Speaker

Michael Kim, Head of HR JAPAC & SAMEA at Spotify

Michael Kim is a highly accomplished global Human Resources leader with over 20 years of experience in strategizing and implementing global talent initiatives that drive business results and improve both employee and company performance.1 He is a trusted business partner to C-level and executive management teams with an extensive record of executing high-impact global talent solutions.1

Michael currently serves as Spotify's Head of HR for JAPAC & SAMEA (Japan, South East Asia, South Korea, Australia/New Zealand, India, South Asia, Middle East, and Africa), where he is responsible for driving the overall people strategy of the region.1 His innovative design of Spotify's revamped parental leave program has received global recognition for taking the #leadonleave for companies supporting families, establishing work-life balance, and driving inclusivity within the workplace.1

Prior to joining Spotify, Michael was a Vice President of Human Capital Management at Goldman Sachs, where he was responsible for leading strategic people initiatives across the Technology & Engineering division globally.1 He has worked across a broad spectrum of industries including Technology, Investment Banking & Markets, Media, and Advertising.1

Michael holds a Bachelor's Degree in Communication from the University at Buffalo.1

Experience

Head of HR JAPAC & SAMEA at Spotify (September 2017 - Present)

Global HR Business Partner at Spotify (August 2015 - September 2017); Vice President - Senior Human Capital Management Business Partner at Goldman Sachs (December 2013 - August 2015); Vice President - Global HR Business Partner at Yahoo! (June 2011 - December 2013); Vice President - Senior Global HR Business Partner at Cantor Fitzgerald (June 2009 - June 2011); Assistant Vice President - Senior HR Manager at HSBC (October 2004 - January 2009); HR Manager/Recruiter at Randstad (July 2002 - October 2004)