Doosan Machine Tools, a global manufacturer of CNC machine tools and automation, has named James Kim the new CEO of its North American operations. Mr. Kim has spent the past 37 years at Doosan in a variety of roles.
“I am honored to be recognized for nearly four decades of faithful service, and I greatly look forward to promoting the incredible technology Doosan has to offer,” he said of the new CEO.
Mr. Kim has served Doosan Machine Tools America for the past 18 years. Prior to that, he was based in Doosan’s South Korea headquarters as Marketing Team Leader for the Machine Tool Business Group of Daewoo Heavy Industries. In his time in the United States, he has taken on many roles, including Sales Management Director, Vice President of Strategy & Planning and Corporate Secretary (also a VP role).
“We’re very excited to see James in this new role,” said Jim Shiner, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Doosan Machine Tools America. “He has always been an open communicator who works to establish trust and build authentic relationships.”
About Doosan Machine Tools
Since 1980, Doosan has been a global leader in the machine tool industry. The company’s vast and versatile line of turning centers, machining centers, multitasking machines and automation solutions provide value to manufacturers in the automobile, aerospace, energy and medical industries, among many others. Headquartered in South Korea, Doosan has branches in the United States, Germany, China and India, as well as dealers and service centers worldwide.
For more information on Doosan Machine Tools America, visit them online at www.doosanmachinetools.com.
