East Asian Languages & Cultures
What is your current job?
Dual Position: Chief Strategy Officer, CJ E&M America (film, cinema technology, events) and President, Mnet America (cable television network)
Why did you choose this profession?
The position provides a great opportunity to manage a growing business in media & entertainment, an industry that I am passionate about.
What more do you wish to accomplish in your professional career?
Establish our company's entertainment brands (Mnet, KCON, 4DX) into successful, mainstream entertainment platforms and help create great content for them.
Tell us about a decision or change you made that turned out to be a positive career move.
Two decisions:
1. Spending 10 years overseas (in Asia) which allowed my career to be on an accelerated track
2. Taking on a general management position with diverse set of responsibilities, which allowed me to develop a diverse skillset
How has Haverford influenced your professional career?
Haverford education helped me to become a better thinker and communicator, skills critical to achieving professional success. Haverford experience helped me understand that professional success is a balance between focus on personal achievement and community development.