Lim Hyoung-seok, a former Vice President at KKR Korea, has left the global private equity firm after nine years to establish his own private equity fund, Neos Equity Partners, according to a report by the Korea Economic Daily.
Lim joined KKR Korea in 2016 as a Managing Director and played a leading role in numerous high-profile investments across South Korea during his tenure, helping position KKR as a prominent player in the country’s private equity market.
With over 23 years of experience in management consulting and operations, Lim’s career spans multiple industries and regions. Before joining KKR, he spent 15 years at McKinsey & Co in Seoul, where he honed his expertise in strategic consulting.
He later transitioned to LG Electronics, where he held various senior management roles, including serving as Chief Operating Officer for the company’s European operations.
Before founding Neos Equity Partners, Lim established Compass LKL in London, an advisory firm specialising in cross-border investment solutions for South Korean companies and investors.
