{"id":"wankyu-kim","title":"WanKyu Kim","content":"**WanKyu Kim** serves as the Chief Business Officer (CBO) of IoTrust Co., Ltd. He is a key figure in the company's leadership, representing IoTrust at industry events and communicating its strategic vision.  [\\[4\\]](#cite-id-l3PJd2Mxp7o5J3XD)  [\\[5\\]](#cite-id-2zM9Rrt3ZvuP7fAc) \n\n## **Education**\n\nHe obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from St. John's University, completing the program between 1996 and 1998.  [\\[5\\]](#cite-id-2zM9Rrt3ZvuP7fAc) \n\n## **Career**\n\nWanKyu Kim has held roles across the semiconductor, technology, and [blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain) sectors. Since September 2017, he has served as Chief Business Officer at IoTrust Company Limited, where he has been involved in business strategy and development. He also held the position of Director at the same company from 2017 to 2022.\n\nPrior to this, Kim was a Director at Solacia Inc from 2013 to 2017. Earlier in his career, he worked at NXP Semiconductors in Singapore and Seoul for over eight years, serving as Distribution Manager and later as Senior Manager, overseeing regional operations and partnerships.\n\nHe began his career with roles at Philips in Seoul, where he worked as a Management Assistant from 2000 to 2004, and at Moskowitz Jacobs Inc. in New York, where he served as an Associate Manager from 1993 to 1998.  [\\[1\\]](#cite-id-1XCIMCSLHi66i9dP)  [\\[5\\]](#cite-id-2zM9Rrt3ZvuP7fAc)  [\\[4\\]](#cite-id-l3PJd2Mxp7o5J3XD) \n\n## Public Appearances\n\nThe leadership of IoTrust, particularly CBO WanKyu Kim, participates in public presentations and interviews to discuss the company's technology and market outlook. The following video materials source the analysis of the company's public communications.\n\n[YOUTUBE@VID](z3ns8zhxQFQ)\n\nThe following video provides additional analysis of IoTrust and its D'CENT product, covering its mission and the professional background of its leadership team.\n\n[YOUTUBE@VID](DU1MlCgd_QY)\n\nThese materials serve as primary sources for understanding the company's strategic direction and market commentary. [\\[2\\]](#cite-id-BvdWlI58MB9OIhTt) [\\[3\\]](#cite-id-pcPhZymgysB8EPrx)​","summary":"WanKyu Kim is the CBO of IoTrust (D'CENT), with 20+ years in semiconductors & security. 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