Sean Kim

“As the market and industry develop, Smith continues to innovate and find new business opportunities,” he said.

As Vice President, APAC, Sean helps develop business opportunities and provides support to Smith’s Trading team in the Asia-Pacific region.

“Smith is a company that creates a system of opportunity for employees to grow their knowledge and do new, innovative things,” said Sean. “This allows us to expand upon our strong business model and extend our market reach worldwide.”

Sean began his career at Smith as a Procurement Specialist in 2004 and has held a variety of sales and management roles throughout his tenure. He was named Trading Manager in 2021 and then Senior Trading Manager in 2023 before taking on his current position in 2024.

Drawing upon the expertise he’s built over the last two decades, Sean continues to support development and growth initiatives in the most dynamic region of the electronic-component market.

Outside of the office, Sean enjoys hiking while listening to music—a perfect way for him to unwind and strike a balance between his work and his personal life.

“It helps me relax and recharge for the challenges ahead,” he said.