Kim is a strategic and results-oriented executive with more than 25 years of experience in human resources, specializing in driving business outcomes through organizational transformation, workforce optimization and operational alignment. As Executive Vice President & Chief People Officer at Otis, she leads global HR initiatives that directly impact performance, productivity and growth across our 72,000 Otis colleagues worldwide.

Known for her ability to connect people strategies with business priorities, Kim plays a critical role in shaping a high-performance culture that supports Otis’ long-term objectives. Her approach is grounded in measurable impact – whether it’s through improving colleague engagement, streamlining talent strategies, or building agile, future-ready teams.

Since joining Otis in 2019, Kim has held senior HR leadership roles across global and regional operations. Most recently, she served as Senior Vice President of Human Resources for the Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) and Latin America region, where she led HR transformation efforts, accelerated leadership development and strengthened regional alignment with enterprise goals. She has also supported Otis’ global functions, driving cross-functional HR integration and capability building.

Prior to Otis, Kim was Vice President at Siemens Government Technologies and held key HR roles at Siemens Industry and Energy & Automation, where she focused on talent strategy, organizational effectiveness and workforce transformation. She began her career as an account executive, managing HR solutions for high-growth startups and Fortune 500 clients. Kim holds a Bachelor of Arts in public affairs from Columbia College (SC).