Minsoo Kee

Minsoo Kee is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in the advertising and marketing industry. He currently serves as the CEO & Regional Head of Cheil North America at Cheil Worldwide, a position he has held since October 2019.1

Career at Cheil Worldwide

Minsoo Kee has had a long and distinguished career at Cheil Worldwide, spanning over 25 years:

• CEO & Regional Head, Cheil North America (October 2019 - Present)
• Director (Business Team Head) (January 1997 - October 2019)
• Managing Director, Cheil Levant (April 2014 - April 2017)
• Client Service Director, Cheil Austria (January 2012 - April 2014)1

His tenure at Cheil Worldwide has included roles in various locations, including New York, Seoul, Amman, and Vienna, demonstrating his global experience and adaptability.1

Education

Minsoo Kee holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Southern California - Marshall School of Business, which he completed between 2004 and 2006. He also studied at Yonsei University.1

Leadership and Achievements

Under Minsoo Kee's leadership, Cheil North America has experienced significant growth. He has been instrumental in guiding the company through periods of transformation and expansion.2 Kee has also been involved in key strategic decisions, such as appointing Mitchell Yoo as CEO of Cheil New York and head of global media services in 2021.2

More recently, Kee has overseen important organizational changes, including the appointment of Joe Maglio as CEO of Barbarian and President of Cheil North America in 2024. This move was part of a broader strategy to strengthen Cheil's position in the North American market.3

Minsoo Kee's leadership style appears to focus on leveraging momentum, driving growth, and positioning Cheil as a premier performance marketing agency through digital and social media transformation.23