Note: The KFS National Symposium and the 17th Anniversary Gala are now sold out. Thank you to everyone for your interest and support.
Where Mentorship Turns into Leadership.
Thursday, October 9, 2025
KFS National Symposium: Lotte New York Palace | 2:00-5:30pm
KFS 17th Anniversary Gala: Cipriani 42nd St. | 6:30-11:00pm
Tickets: Please register on the latest version of KFS Connect App, available on Apple iOS and Android
Dress Code: Business formal
Please join 1,000+ Global Korean finance professionals to celebrate exceptional leaders from our community and help uplift future generations
The Korea Finance Society Ltd. is a tax-exempt nonprofit organization as described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code; EIN 46-1209817.
Our Mission: Building an expansive network and a community that lasts.
KFS is the largest professional network of Global Korean finance professionals in the US. We are dedicated to providing a platform for sharing expertise among Global Korean financial professionals as well as educational and career programs for young Global Korean financial professionals and college students to maximize their opportunities for career success.
National Symposium Agenda
Welcome Remarks
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Mike Joo
Co-Head of Global Investment Banking, BofA Securities
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In Conversation with Kewsong Lee
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Kewsong Lee
CEO, BellTower (Former CEO, Carlyle)
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Yup Kim | Moderator
CIO, TMRS
Al Eats the World
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JP Lee
Managing Partner, SBVA
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Ethan Choi
Partner, Kholsa Ventures
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Fleur Pellerin
Managing Partner, Korelya (Former Minister of Culture of France)
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David Kim | Moderator
Vice President, Blackstone
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LP Perspectives
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Rex Kim
CIO, Oregon State Treasury
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Sandor Hau | Moderator
President, Charlesbank Credit
Next Generation Leaders in Finance
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Jae Lee
Investor, Tiger Global
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Annika Kim
Director, TMRS
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Cathy Shin
Investor, Altos
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Mark Kim | Moderator
Director, Anchorage Capital Advisors
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Investor Entrepreneurs
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Kevin Ma
Managing Partner, Diversis Capital
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John Kwaak
Managing Partner, Zero Infinity Partners
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Suzanne Yoon
Managing Partner, Kinzie Capital Partners
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Ceron Rhee
Co-Founder & Partner, Curewell Capital
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Patrick Chun | Moderator
Founder & Managing Partner, Juxtapose
Closing Remarks
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Sandor Hau
President, Charlesbank Credit
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Our Honorees
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Young Lee
Partner and Co-President, Audax Private Equity
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Karen Choi
Partner and Portfolio Manager, Capital Group
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Chris Suh
CFO, Visa
What is KFS?
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Help nurture the next generation of global Korean finance professionals
KFS fellows have placed into 50+ firms in 12+ cities. 35+ senior mentors and 200+ junior mentors are currently active in the program.
Sponsorship Overview
Click here for sponsorship inquiries.
Platinum Sponsor | $100,000
Up to 100 tickets with premier placement
Logo or name recognition on Dinner marketing materials and program pamphlet
Press release of your sponsorship on the KFS website, LinkedIn, and other social media platforms
Public recognition of support during the Dinner
Gold Sponsor | $50,000
Up to 50 tickets with premier placement
Logo or name recognition on Dinner marketing materials and program pamphlet
Public recognition of support during the Dinner
Silver Sponsor | $25,000
Up to 25 tickets with premier placement
Logo or name recognition on Dinner marketing materials and program pamphlet
Public recognition of support during the Dinner
Bronze Sponsor | $15,000
Up to 15 tickets with premier placement
Public recognition of support during the Dinner
Partner Sponsor | $10,000
Up to 10 tickets with premier placement
Public recognition of support during the Dinner
Platinum Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
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Karen and Samuel Choi
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Michael Chung
Bronze Sponsors
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Alex Chi
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Lorence Kim
Partner Sponsors
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Andrew and SooLin Kim
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Andreas Moon
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Edward Sunoo
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Michael Lee and Yoonkee Sull
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Sandra Schubert
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So-Chung Shinn and Tony W. Lee
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Yup S. Kim
Supporters
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Jason Koh
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Special Musical Performances: To Be Announced
As we gear up for this momentous occasion, we are incredibly excited to share that the 17th Anniversary Dinner will feature a special musical performances by iconic artists from South Korea. We are certain that the performances will be an unforgettable experience for all guests.
KFS Board of Directors
Andrew Kim, Partner, Paulson & Co.
Chris Kim, Principal, GPI Capital
David Kim, Vice President, Blackstone
Ji Hye You, Partner, Proskauer Rose LLP
Jim Park, CEO, Association of Asian American Investment Managers
Mark Kim, Director, Anchorage Capital Advisors
Mike Joo, Co-Head of Global Investment Banking, BofA Securities
Sandra Schubert, Managing Director, Goldman Sachs
Sandor Hau, President, Charlesbank Credit
Soo Kim, Partner and Portfolio Manager, Anchorage Capital Advisors
Yup Kim, CIO, TMRS
KFS Dinner Committee
Annabelle Ju, Vice President, Alvarez & Marsal Capital
Ellie Kim, Analyst, Glenview Capital
Ethan Shin, Analyst, PJT Partners
Jamie Lee, Analyst, Olayan Group
Jenny Park, Vice President, H.I.G. Capital
Liz Hong, Managing Partner, Sun Harbor Capital
Leighanne Oh, MS, Vice President, Ascenta Capital
Logan Yoon, Analyst, Octagon Credit Investors
