2010-06-30 10:30
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SINGAPORE, June 30 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- ADT
Security has named Alex Kim as Vice President of Strategy for its
Asia Pacific region. In this newly created role, Alex is
responsible for steering the region's business strategy as well as
evaluating potential mergers and acquisitions. He also leads the
region's product and services strategies, which focus on
innovation.
A veteran in strategy and business
development as well as in sales and marketing, Alex has recently
completed his assignment as an Innovation Fellow with University of
Michigan, where he joined in 2008. He was selected to research and
develop innovations and entrepreneurial ventures that will have an
impact on both local and global scales. He also evaluated top
innovations to move forward for patent and business incubation.
In a more recent role, Alex was Senior Vice
President for Asia and Managing Director for Korea at Carlson
Marketing, a subsidiary of Carlson Companies. In directing the
daily operations at the marketing and advertising agency, he led
strategic business developments across the region to sustain
business growth. Within two years, Alex grew profitability and
revenue at 162% and 128% respectively, and expanded existing and
new businesses from key clients like Proctor & Gamble, Intel,
LG, and Hewlett-Packard.
Before Carlson, Alex was the Senior Manager
of Strategy and Business Development for DaimlerChrysler
Corporation. In that position, he led international market
strategies and business development efforts and facilitated
strategic business developments in Russia, India, Venezuela, Korea,
Taiwan and countries in Southeast Asia (ASEAN). He was also its
lead sales and marketing advisor to the China Operations in
Beijing. As Head of the China Task Force, he developed a turnaround
plan, which helped the China joint venture attain profitability. He
also established a joint distribution company with Mitsubishi.
"The Regional Vice President of Strategy is a
critical role that will shape our business strategy for future
growth in the region," said Robert Zhu, President of ADT Security,
Asia Pacific. "With his sharp business acumen and wealth of
experience in devising regional and international market
strategies, Alex is an important addition to our management
team."
Alex earned his MBA from the University of
Chicago and his Bachelor of Engineering degree from Georgia
Institute of Technology. He also served four years as an officer in
U.S. Navy in Engineering and Combat Systems departments.
About ADT Security Services
ADT Security Services, a Tyco International
company, is the world's largest provider of electronic security
services to more than seven million commercial, industrial,
government and residential customers worldwide. ADT's total
security solutions include intrusion, fire protection, closed
circuit television, access control, critical condition monitoring,
electronic article surveillance, radio frequency identification
(RFID) and integrated systems. ADT's Web site address is
http://www.adt.com/global
Media Contact:
ADT Security
Shee Liang Mey
Manager, Communications, Asia Pacific
Tel: +65-6389-8241
Email: [email protected]
SOURCE ADT Security Services