Byungjin(Bj) Lee (이병진) Email & Phone Number

Seoul, South Korea

Currently spearheading Korea Expansion Agency (KEA), a comprehensive platform offering all-encompassing professional services for Foreign Direct Investments (FDIs) venturing into Korea. KEA functions as a centralized hub, collaborating with a network of established independent firms and seasoned professionals specializing in various areas crucial for market entry, ongoing operations, and seamless market exits in Korea. Our network comprises law firms, CPA firms, customs broker firms, accounting & payroll specialists, corporate secretarial specialists, VISA specialists, and more. At KEA, we ensure quality services while simplifying the process by serving as the primary point of contact for all professional needs.

Seoul, South Korea

In my pro bono role at AMF Korea, I support a globally recognized mission to combat malaria, as a founding board member.Key highlights:Combatting Malaria: AMF distributes long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) in malaria-prone areas, working closely with local partners to ensure effective use and maximizing the impact on affected communities.Recognized Transparency: Proud to be part of an organization consistently acclaimed for its transparency and efficiency, receiving top rankings from GiveWell, The Life You Can Save, and Giving What We Can.

Yongsan-Gu, Seoul, Korea

Led TMF Group's Korea & Japan Offices, orchestrating a 150+ professional team in Seoul and Tokyo. Drove comprehensive corporate management and achieved pivotal milestones:[Key Achievements]Strategic Turnaround:Engineered a remarkable shift, doubling Korea Office's revenue within the initial three years. Transformed declining revenue to double-digit growth in Japan within two years of assuming the role.Operational Excellence:Implemented cutting-edge automation tools, ensuring stable growth and enhancing team efficiency.Cultural Transformation:Championed a substantial reduction in turnover, from over 40% to below 15%, setting benchmarks for employee satisfaction in the APAC region.Expanded Responsibilities:Took charge of the APAC Newsletter for the whole APAC region and spearheaded targeted marketing strategies, catalyzing client expansion initiatives.Passionate about driving operational excellence and fostering growth in dynamic global environments.

Seoul, Korea

As a Tax Director at PwC Korea, I specialized in cross-border transactions, collaborating with foreign and Korean multinational corporations across various investment phases. With over 15 years in international tax, I've navigated complexities in tax compliance, customs valuation, transfer pricing, and entity setup & liquidation.[Key Expertise]Comprehensive Services: Guided investments from inception to exit strategies, offering end-to-end support.Strategic Cross-Border Structuring: Led impactful M&A deals across real estate, manufacturing, and consumer goods sectors, optimizing financial strategies for multinational groups.Regulatory Proficiency: Extensive experience in Korea's commercial law and foreign exchange control regulations[Professional Contributions]Key member of PwC Korea task force team for the International Olympic Committee (IOC), facilitating tax law amendments as a proxy for the IOC in preparation for the 2018 PyeongChang Olympic Games.Instrumental in enabling multinational groups to invest and operate in Korea, providing in-depth expertise in cross boarder expansion.

Seoul, Korea

Seoul, Korea

Seoul, Korea

Seoul, Korea

Seoul

Served at Korea-US Combined Forces Intelligence Agency.

Bachelor Of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Administration

Germanic Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics