SoonHo Hong, Ph.D.
Partner, Leadership Consulting
A Seoul-based leadership consultant, SoonHo brings deep expertise in leadership coaching and assessment, organizational development, functional alignment, succession planning, and team effectiveness. He partners with clients to strengthen leaders, elevate organizational performance, and build long-term, sustainable value.
SoonHo Hong, Ph.D.
Experience
He began his career in research and education at a national research institute and university in Korea before becoming an entrepreneur, founding and acquiring several companies, some of which he successfully took public. He later expanded his leadership experience at a U.S. based multinational conglomerate, where he oversaw large, multifunctional, and multicultural teams and built a strong track record as a global business leader.
In recent years, SoonHo has advised and coached executives at public companies, helping drive growth through enhanced leadership capability, organizational effectiveness, and operational excellence. He also brings a strong technical foundation and a broad network across industries including mechanical engineering, electronics, chemistry, software, IT, and instrumentation and control.
SoonHo holds a Ph.D. in Instrumentation and Control, as well as Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Seoul National University in Korea.