From Vision to Victory: A Korean American Corporate Icon’s Success Story
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This episode of the Korean American Perspectives podcast features a conversation with Founding Chairman & CEO of Kizan International Bill Kim. Mr. Kim was one of the esteemed honorees at the 2024 CKA Envision Gala and Summit in recognition of his trailblazing business career, as well as his extraordinary contributions to philanthropy and support for Korean art and culture in the U.S.
Born in South Korea, Bill Kim came to America in 1964 at the age of 17. Mr. Kim got his start working manual labor, gardening and dishwashing to support himself while attending community college. His entrepreneurial instincts led him to sell wigs, and despite limited English skills his determination and willingness to act brought him financial success. He eventually founded Kizan International which has grown to one of the largest men’s clothing companies in the U.S. Mr. Kim is a strong advocate and supporter of philanthropic giving and joined the board of Give2Asia in 2003, and served as the Board Chairman from 2007 to 2010. He is passionate about supporting Korean art and culture in the US, serving as a commissioner/trustee of the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco since 1999.
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