Stewart Kim

Expertise

Cross-border M&A advisory, corporate strategy and international business development, with extensive experience bridging Asian, European and North American markets.

Born in Korea, educated in the United Kingdom and professionally experienced in M&A and global strategy at a US multinational company, Stewart brings a distinctive multicultural perspective to international transactions. He specializes in identifying strategic investors and buyers, positioning businesses for cross-border transactions and facilitating effective communication between stakeholders from different commercial and cultural backgrounds.

Career

He began his career at ACCO Brands, a leading US-headquartered multinational company, where he held roles in M&A, Global Strategy and Global Marketing.

In his M&A and Global Strategy role, he was involved in evaluating strategic growth opportunities, market expansion initiatives and corporate development projects across international markets. He subsequently served as Global Marketing Manager, gaining hands-on experience in global business planning, product and market strategy, competitive positioning and coordination with multinational teams.

This combination of corporate development and commercial leadership experience provides him with a well-rounded perspective on transactions—not only from an advisory standpoint, but also from the perspective of corporate decision-makers responsible for creating long-term strategic value.

He holds an MSc from the London School of Economics and Political Science and a BSc with Distinction from the University of Essex, United Kingdom.

Background

Stewart holds an MSc from the London School of Economics and a BSc with Distinction from the University of Essex. He founded Stewart&Co in 2017. He previously worked in M&A, Global Strategy and Global Marketing at ACCO Brands, a US-headquartered multinational company.