Thomas Hongtack Kim is a visionary Creative Solutionist and current Chief Creative Officer at Paulus, where he leverages decades of international experience from hubs like Seoul and New York. Formerly the Executive Creative Director at Cheil Worldwide, Kim has built a prestigious reputation serving on global boards such as The One Club for Creativity and ADFEST. His career is defined by a unique ability to bridge corporate strategy with social impact, earning him top honors including Campaign Asia-Pacific’s Creator of the Year and a ranking among the world’s top ten Executive Creative Directors.

A pioneer in brand activism and digital innovation, Kim specializes in creating platforms that address environmental and social challenges. His expertise in aligning brand value with social good has led to prominent roles as a judge and mentor for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the UN-backed SDG Pencil. Beyond his work with NGOs and blockchain-driven mutual aid, he is a celebrated author of Brand Activism and Digital Playground, and a frequent speaker at major festivals like Cannes Lions and D&AD, where he continues to shape the future of experiential engagement.