RealWorld Names Former IBM Korea Consulting CEO Kim Min-jung as COO
RealWorld said the appointment aims to accelerate commercialization of its robotics foundation model and its global expansion.
RealWorld has appointed Kim Min-jung, former CEO of IBM Korea Consulting, as its Chief Operating Officer, the company said on November 4, 2026.
RealWorld said the appointment is intended to speed up commercialization of its robotics foundation model (RFM) technology and its global business expansion.
In the COO role, Kim will focus on building a global operating system so that RealWorld can deploy its RFM in industrial settings and expand its business, the company said.
Kim said she will draw on her experience in science, technology and global business management to strengthen RealWorld's global operations and accelerate commercial growth.
Earlier roles
Before joining RealWorld, Kim served as CEO of IBM Korea Consulting and later as vice president of corporate strategy for the Asia-Pacific region at IBM Consulting, according to datanet.co.kr. At McKinsey & Company, she advised global companies on growth strategy and overseas expansion in Korea and Germany and supported operational improvements at industrial sites. She also held executive positions at SK and Hanwha Group, and was CEO of LF Food.
Quick answers
Who did RealWorld appoint as COO?
Kim Min-jung, former CEO of IBM Korea Consulting, was appointed Chief Operating Officer.
Why did RealWorld make the appointment?
The company said it aims to speed up commercialization of its robotics foundation model technology and its global business expansion.
What will Kim Min-jung do as COO?
She will focus on building a global operating system for deploying RealWorld's RFM in industrial settings and expanding its business.