Vision

We identify and develop leaders and core talent that maximize organizational potential and help drive positive change. Your success is our pride.

Annie SHIM

CEO Message

Bridging Legacy with Innovation.

Welcome to Brain202.

We are living through an era of rapid transformation—from foundational industries such as infrastructure and finance to frontier domains like AI and humanoid robotics. In this complexity, one truth remains constant: leadership is the catalyst for sustainable growth.

Since 1999, Brain202 has partnered with leading organizations as a trusted executive search firm. We bring a rare combination: seasoned insight for established sectors and an agile, technology-minded perspective for high-growth innovation.

Our mission is not simply to fill vacancies. We identify leaders who can shape strategy, execute with clarity, and build cultures that endure—the people who become true game changers for your organization’s future.

Through our global network connecting Seoul and the New York Metropolitan Area, we deliver leadership with both experience and vision.

We look forward to helping you build a lasting legacy of leadership.

Annie SHIM

LinkedIn

Founder & CEO

Meet the Brainers

Our team of experts dedicated to your success.

KB LEE

KB LEE

LinkedIn

Senior Partner

Joseph Ahn

Joseph Ahn

LinkedIn

Partner

Sharon Lee

Sharon Lee

LinkedIn

Executive Vice President & Partner

Eunice Jung

Eunice Jung

LinkedIn

Partner

Jerry Yang

Jerry Yang

LinkedIn

Partner

Aida Moon

Aida Moon

LinkedIn

Partner

Jenny Jeon

Jenny Jeon

LinkedIn

Partner

Mark Choi

Mark Choi

LinkedIn

Partner

Daniel Jung

Daniel Jung

LinkedIn

Partner

Wusuk Kang

Wusuk Kang

LinkedIn

CTO & Head of Brain202 USA

Esteban Yoon

Esteban Yoon

LinkedIn

Senior Vice President

Laywon Kim

Executive Vice President

David Hong

Executive Vice President

Jonghyun Ahn

Executive Vice President

Louise Lee

Executive Vice President

Bill Kwak

Senior Vice President

Brain Koh

Vice President

Terry Jung

Manager

Jane Shim

Assistant Manager

Core Values

The principles that guide every search.

Trust
Building long-term partnerships through transparency and integrity
Sustainability
Leadership that contributes to sustainable growth
Diversity
Future-ready talent that drives innovation and change