He will be responsible for MarineLINE cargo tank coating sales for newbuildings, and for coatings maintenance and repair on tankers already using MarineLINE.
Kim will work closely with shipowners, operators, and South Korean shipyards to build and maintain relationships with new and repeat customers, present new opportunities, and answer technical questions on APC products and services.
According to Captain Onur Yildirim, APC’s Global Marine Manager, “The Korean market is very important to the shipbuilding industry, and especially for chemical and product tankers. Thomas Kim will be a strong advocate for the MarineLINE coating system as he develops business relationships at all levels of our various client organisations. His strong technical coatings background will be a great asset for APC’s clients.”
Prior to joining APC, Kim was Technical Manager of Protective Coatings, SIKA Korea, 2017-2019; Sales Manager of Marine & Offshore, PPG Protective & Marine Coatings, 2013-2016; Technical Sales & Marketing Manager, Asia Pacific Marine & Offshore, PPG Protective & Marine Coatings, 2009-2013; R&D Team Leader, PPG Protective & Marine Coatings, 1998-2009; and Production Engineer, Samsung Fine Chemicals, 1996-1997.