Steven Koh Named Managing Director, Korea

Weber Shandwick, one of the world’s leading global communications and marketing solutions firms, is proud to announce the appointment of Steven Koh as managing director for its South Korea operations.

Reporting to Tyler Kim, CEO, Asia Pacific, Weber Shandwick, Koh joins the firm with nearly 30 years of agency experience and will oversee the operational, strategic, and growth strategy for the Korean business.

Most recently, Koh was the brand strategy officer for SK geocentric (formerly SK global chemicals and part of the SK Group of Companies / SK Innovation), where he led domestic and global brand strategy development and communications, with a focus on corporate and ESG.

“The needs of our clients today go far beyond the realm of PR. With Steven’s extensive cross disciplinary insights across creative and marketing, I anticipate he will be a powerful catalyst in taking our Korean business to the next level. Our operations in Korea have been a trailblazer in the regional industry for many years; I’m excited to see that reputation flourish and grow under Steven’s leadership,” Tyler Kim commented.

Koh joins Weber Shandwick’s dynamic team in Seoul, where the business has built a reputation for delivering creative work for leading multinational companies doing business in Korea and beyond.  With a strong track record of innovation, the unit is a pillar in the agency’s strong Asia Pacific operation.