HRCap Names Stella H. Kim New Chief Executive Officer & President (HRCap Newsletter Issue #341 - Jan. 05, 2026)

Solomon Chun
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HRCap officially announces the appointment of Stella H. Kim as Chief Executive Officer and President, with Founder Andrew Sungsoo Kim transitioning into the role of Chairman.

This leadership transition marks a symbolic baton pass across generations, bridging East and West while harmonizing technology with human judgment. Stella’s appointment redefines the role of the global HR industry, strengthens the global presence of Asian-led enterprises and leadership, and reflects an evolution in which cultural localization and generational transition become the catalysts for the organization’s next chapter of growth.

Under Stella’s leadership, HRCap will accelerate the integration of AI-driven insights with deep human expertise, to help organizations make better decisions, move forward with confidence, and build systems designed to endure in an increasingly complex world.

As HRCap undergoes a generational transition and accelerates our adoption of AI-driven HR solutions for 2026, we are redefining how organizations approach talent strategy, workforce innovation, and global HR excellence.

Recognized by major Korean media, this leadership transition and transformation highlight our commitment to delivering people-centered, technology-enabled solutions that empower organizations and talent to adapt, grow, and succeed in an increasingly complex global landscape.

As HRCap begins 2026, we build on over 25 years of trust and execution while embracing a fundamentally evolved role as a Global HR Intelligence Partner.

Guided by contextual AI, adaptive talent solutions, and a localization-driven operating model, we are committed to help organizations make smarter people and business decisions across borders and generations while co-creating the future of work through global partnerships, next-generation leadership, and a deeply human approach to today’s workforce.

HRCap is excited to share the 2025 HR Localization Playbook, now available online in both English and Korean.

Our localization playbook highlights 10 essential HR strategies set to empower Korean companies to thrive in the U.S. market. This guide provides actionable strategies, insights, and the HRCap STAR Localization Model to navigate localization with confidence.

Explore our practical tools and engage our services to transform your approach to global growth and set your organization on a path to lasting success.

HRCap has officially launched the HRCap STAR Localization Model and Assessment, a practical and actionable framework designed to help organizations evaluate where they stand in their localization journey.

Built to support sustainable growth beyond initial market entry, the assessment provides clear insights to guide more informed localization strategies. To better support global teams and diverse stakeholders, the STAR Localization Assessment is now also available in Korean and Mandarin.