실리콘밸리에 위치한 미국 헬스케어 스타트업이 한국에서 상장을 준비하고 있어 해당 프로세스를 리드하고 실행할 인재를 찾는 프로젝트였습니다. 한국 자본시장과 관련 규정에 익숙하되 상장 경험 자체는 국내 뿐만 아니라 나스닥 등 해외 시장에서의 경험까지 유연하게 설정하여 한국 및 APAC 지역에 있는 금융권 인재 Mapping 을 진행하였습니다. 본사와의 소통 및 보고를 위한 영어 커뮤니케이션 및 기술 상장 경험에 가중치를 두어 추천을 진행하여 채용 성공한 사례입니다.
U.S. Healthcare Startup's IPO in Korea
Director of IR
Backgrounds
Client's Business: A Silicon Valley-based genome analytics startup planning an Initial Public Offering (IPO) in Korea, specifically targeting enlistment on the KOSDAQ market.
Hiring Need: The startup required a professional fluent in both Korean and English, with extensive knowledge of the IPO process and sell-side experience. The ideal candidate would navigate the complexities of the IPO process in Korea and have familiarity with international listing standards.
Challenges
- Bilingual and Bicultural Expertise: Finding a candidate who could seamlessly navigate both the Korean and international business landscapes, ensuring effective communication and understanding of the IPO process across borders.
- IPO Process Knowledge: Identifying individuals with direct experience in the IPO selection and listing process, particularly with entities like the Korea Exchange (KRX), which oversees IPOs and regulates listed companies in Korea.
- International Listing Experience: Locating professionals with experience managing IPOs in other major markets, such as the US or Hong Kong, to bring a global perspective to the Korean listing.
Strategies
- Comprehensive Candidate Search: Expanded the search to include professionals from a variety of backgrounds, from regulators within the Korea Exchange (KRX) to experts with experience in managing overseas IPOs.
- Targeted Networking: Leveraged industry contacts and financial networks to identify potential candidates with the requisite IPO and sell-side experience.
- Skill and Experience Verification: Conducted in-depth interviews and assessments to verify candidates' expertise in the IPO process, their ability to operate in a bilingual environment, and their understanding of global and Korean market regulations.
Conclusions
- Outcome: The search led to the successful placement of a candidate who brought:
- Deep understanding of the IPO process in Korea and experience with the regulatory environment of the Korea Exchange (KRX).
- Sell-side experience and knowledge of international listing processes, including in the US and Hong Kong markets.
- Fluent bilingual capabilities in Korean and English, facilitating effective communication with stakeholders in Korea and abroad
- This strategic hire enabled the genome analytics startup to:
- Navigate the IPO process in Korea with confidence, backed by expertise in local and international listing standards.
- Establish a solid foundation for a successful IPO on the KOSDAQ, leveraging the candidate's sell-side experience and regulatory knowledge.
- Enhance its positioning for global market access and investor relations, owing to the candidate’s bilingual proficiency and international experience.