KRISTIN CHO
CEO & Founder, Career Mind Group
Seoul
Summary
Seasoned HR professional and people leader with a proven track record of success in growing organizations. Founder of Career Mind Group, a recruitment and talent development firm, specializing in identifying opportunities and implementing practical business strategies. Committed to staying informed about the latest trends, providing effective solutions to meet the evolving needs of the industry. Strong experience in talent sourcing strategy, including marketing, assessment, and onboarding, resulting in successful teams that drive organizational success. Currently focused on enhancing relationships with business partnerships, particularly in the healthcare sector.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1999
1999
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
CEO & Lead Consultant
Career-Mind Group
11.2023 - Current
- Founded Career Mind Group Nov. 2023 specialized in Talent Recruitment and Leadership & Career Development.
- Successfully collaborated with KRPIA (Korea Research Based Pharmaceutical Association) and Sanofi on leadership development projects in 2024.
- Engaged and supported Gateway Technologies Services Pte. Ltd. on Korean Registered Nurse project providing local market insight.
HEAD OF DEALER NETWORK DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING ACADEMY & DIGITAL HOUSE
Mercedes-Benz Korea
01.2019 - 10.2023
- Promoted to Head of Dealer Network Development & Training Academy, becoming the first female executive board member at MB Korea
- Spearheaded the successful launch of a dealer network strategy, enhancing retail performance and driving customer satisfaction
- Established MB Korea as a leader in digital innovation with the most efficient and digitized showrooms and service centers within imported car brands
- Drove performance and profitability for 11 dealer companies through strategic dealer engagement and optimal investment initiatives
- Led the Training Academy, successfully training over 5,000 dealer employees in soft and technical skills to meet MB standards and elevate customer experiences
- Founding member of the 'Ausbuildung' program, collaborating with the Korean-German Chamber of Commerce to create job opportunities for technical students and promote employment in the imported car sector
HEAD OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Mercedes-Benz Korea, Mercedes-Benz Financial Korea, and Daimler Truck Korea
09.2013 - 01.2019
- Developed and executed HR strategic agendas in partnership with 3 CEOs, driving initiatives across performance, culture, talent management, organizational effectiveness, leadership, and total rewards
- Introduced comprehensive talent and leadership programs to strengthen the talent pipeline, focusing on talent reviews, succession planning, strategic hiring, and assessment for enhanced bench strength
- Established customer-centric HR operations by optimizing business partnering functions and talent management across the three entities
- Successfully launched the MBK 2.0 culture transformation initiative, reinforcing organizational culture across all levels
- Redesigned and implemented an agile organizational structure through job evaluation, streamlining layers to enhance performance and career development paths
- Acted as a change agent for Mercedes-Benz Leadership 2020, successfully embedding the new leadership culture within the organization through transformative initiatives
HEAD OF TALENT AND SR. HR BUSINESS PARTNER
British American Tobacco
08.2009 - 08.2013
- Spearheaded a comprehensive corporate talent strategy encompassing talent acquisition, leadership development, and succession planning
- Successfully launched the 'Growth Academy', a targeted manufacturing staff development program designed to bridge the talent gap in Korea operations
- Effectively partnered with both corporate and manufacturing operations, supporting a diverse workforce of 300+ employees
SR. HR BUSINESS PARTNER
GM Powertrain Asia Pacific & GM Daewoo
10.2006 - 07.2009
- Led HR initiatives for the HR Management Committee with GM Daewoo's top executives, driving critical 'people decisions' on promotion, succession planning, and talent development
- Acted as the HR business partner for the GM Powertrain Asia Pacific organization, encompassing Korea, India, Australia, Japan, and Thailand
- Collaborated with the Powertrain Regional leadership team on expat management and provided strategic HR guidance to Powertrain HR managers, aligning with GM's vision and headquarters directives
- Recognized as one of 100 global high-potential future leaders and participated in the GM Global Leadership Conference during GM's 100th anniversary in Orlando, Florida
HR MANAGER
Delphi Automotive Systems Korea, Singapore, HQ (USA)
06.2000 - 09.2006
- Strategic HR Leader and Business Partner for Thermal and Interior Systems Asia Pacific, driving people initiatives in a dynamic regional office
- Key contributor to the 'Teaming for Excellence' global project, facilitating a transformative corporate culture shift for 2,000 employees worldwide
- Accomplished regional development assignment in Singapore at Delphi HR Regional Office
BUSINESS ASSISTANT TO REGIONAL CEO
Delphi Safety and Interior System
09.1998 - 05.2000
Education
MBA -
Choong-Ang University
BACHELORS' DEGREE - Business Administration
Sejong University
Skills
Talent Acquisition & Development
Leadership Development
Employee Relations
HR Business partnering
HR Planning and Total Reward
Business strategy
HR Planning
Change Management
Certified Leadership Coach
Timeline
CEO & Lead Consultant
Career-Mind Group
11.2023 - Current
HEAD OF DEALER NETWORK DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING ACADEMY & DIGITAL HOUSE
Mercedes-Benz Korea
01.2019 - 10.2023
HEAD OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Mercedes-Benz Korea, Mercedes-Benz Financial Korea, and Daimler Truck Korea
09.2013 - 01.2019
HEAD OF TALENT AND SR. HR BUSINESS PARTNER
British American Tobacco
08.2009 - 08.2013
SR. HR BUSINESS PARTNER
GM Powertrain Asia Pacific & GM Daewoo
10.2006 - 07.2009
HR MANAGER
Delphi Automotive Systems Korea, Singapore, HQ (USA)
06.2000 - 09.2006
BUSINESS ASSISTANT TO REGIONAL CEO
Delphi Safety and Interior System
09.1998 - 05.2000
BACHELORS' DEGREE - Business Administration
Sejong University
MBA -
Choong-Ang University
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