SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA — Redhill, one of the fastest growing full-service global communications agencies, has appointed Do Sik (DS) Kim as its chief operating officer of its Korea operation. Based in Seoul and working closely with Redhill Korea’s leadership team, DS will focus on driving local expertise and cross-market collaboration to orchestrate broader capabilities for clients and accelerate business growth — with a sharp focus on the domestic market’s thriving start-up and tech investment ecosystem.
“DS is an industry stalwart in Korea and I am thrilled to have him on board. We know our clients will greatly benefit from DS’ foresight, wealth of experience, and counsel to navigate their complex business and communication challenges. DS brings deep subject matter expertise and an impressive track record as a trusted advisor, collaborator, and growth driver. I have full confidence that he will be a great asset to expand our domestic footprint and orchestrate new service offerings to create exceptional work for our clients,” said Jacob Puthenparambil, founder and CEO of Redhill.
DS is a veteran journalist with over three decades of experience in Public Affairs and Corporate Communications. Over the course of his career, he has developed a robust background in legal reporting and has forged strong connections with various government sectors from the Prime Minister’s Office to the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy, as well as with prominent prosecutors and lawmakers. He began his journalism career at the Yonhap News Agency, followed by a 26-year stint with leading television and radio broadcaster Seoul Broadcasting System (SBS), where he worked as a correspondent, and later led the digital transformation of its newsroom, prior to joining Redhill.
“I could not be more excited by this opportunity to join hands with this rapidly growing agency. I’m looking forward to assisting our local clients with creating exceptional marketing communications and creative innovations to enter new markets and expand their global footprint and global clients to enter and deepen their market presence in South Korea,” said Do Sik (DS) Kim.
Since its establishment in 2020, Redhill Korea has been offering expert integrated communication solutions, as well as media and government relations, to its local and international clients by leveraging Redhill’s global network. Redhill Korea’s growing client portfolio includes Nokia, Marketboro, Enuma, Delightroom, Houstep, and H2O Hospitality.
