HRCap has received recognition as "2023 Top 10 Executive Search Firm in North America," "2023 Top 10 HR Consulting Firm in APAC" and "2023 Top 10 Executive Search Firm in APAC."
RIDGEFIELD PARK, NJ, December 20, 2023 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Andrew Sungsoo Kim has been inducted into Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Andrew is the Founder, CEO, and President of HRCap, Inc., a Global Asian American Executive Search and HR Consulting Firm headquartered in the United States with a global presence across APAC and Europe. He grounded the company on a distinct platform of partnering with global Asian companies in their efforts to succeed in the U.S. marketplace through the thoughtful placement and investment of talented personnel in strategic leadership roles.
To date, HRCap has partnered with over 1,500 client groups and made over 25,000 successful placements worldwide, thereby helping clients expand their corporate presence, deepen their talent offerings, and elevate their global brand. HRCap meaningfully enters into long-term strategic partnerships with client organizations by providing not just Talent Acquisition and Recruitment services but also HR Advisory, Organizational Planning, Succession Planning, HR Seminars, Leadership Assessments, Cultural Competency Training, and Technical & Industry Skills Training.
Andrew has led HRCap to pioneer the Global K-HR Movement by repositioning and elevating the value of Human Resources. Along with K-culture, Korean businesses have also taken off with technological innovations and rising worldwide footprint. HRCap has strategically coached client organizations to prioritize HR and talent investments above all to successfully build a global workforce, gain global market share, and establish a global brand. As such, Korean organizations have successfully expanded their global footprint in the United States with talent investments; multinational organizations have scouted multicultural industry experts who understand the unique customer market and employee base; and start-ups have tailored their talent strategies unique to each market landscape across the world.
Deep industry experience and subject expertise in organizational design, as well as impressive academic achievement, have proven foundational to Andrew's advancement. He completed a Master of Arts in Educational Administration from Seoul National University in 1987, after which he joined LG Electronics in South Korea, where he served through 2000 as the Recruiting and HR Director. Notably, he was the first HR expatriate to assist in enhancing LG North America's market positioning. Throughout his tenure there, he avidly supported the hiring of graduate hires, as well as the development and retention of top local talent.
In 2000, Andrew founded HRCap, which has now become the largest Asian American Executive Search firm known for its premium service excellence rooted in speed, quality, and integrity. Under his leadership, HRCap has received recognition as "2005 Top Minority Head Hunting Firm" by HSBC and JP Morgan, "2021 Best Places to Work" by NJBIZ Magazine, and "2023 Empowering Women Organization" by NJBIZ Magazine for their ongoing commitment to DEI and CSR initiatives. HRCap has also been awarded "2022 Top 10 Executive Search Firm in North America," "2023 Top 10 Executive Search Firm in North America," "2023 Top 10 HR Consulting Firm in APAC," "2023 Top 10 Executive Search Firm in APAC," and "2023 Top 5 Executive Search Firm in South Korea" by Manage HR Magazine.
Andrew provides executive coaching to C-Suite networks on organizational design and industry expertise advisory to government leaders on workforce challenges and labor market trends. As a pioneering expert, he has hired, mentored, and advised over 10,000 HR and Business leaders who are now responsible for multinational businesses worldwide. He has been exclusively selected to speak at government assembly meetings and served as a HR Advisor to various nationally affiliated organizations. For his subject expertise and impact on the community, Andrew received "2010 US Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce Top 10 Asian American Business Award," "2012 KSEA Entrepreneur of the Year Award," "2022 NJBIZ ICON Honor," and "2022 Gold Stevie Award for Chief Learning Officer of the Year."
Andrew is also the founder of KOSEM, a Korea-US Community Networking hub that helps connect overseas Korean-American employees. He actively gives back by providing executive coaching to VIP C-Suite networks and serving as a mentor to rising talents and seasoned professionals looking to grow their respective careers. Due to his service excellence, leading subject expertise, and contributions to the global market, it only seems fitting that Andrew has been inducted into the selective 2024 Marquis Who's Who in America Biographical Registry.
Andrew cites his deliberate investment in people and desire to prioritize integrity in all relationships as key to his success thus far. He remains humbled to connect diverse people with engaging opportunities and to help corporations and executives realize their full potential. He aims to persist in his efforts to progress a unique brand of positive, productive Asian American representation throughout the world and across all industries. Ultimately, Andrew is ready to advance HRCap to secure its essential role in spearheading the future of work and developing the next generation of leaders.
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