Richard Hall

PRESIDENT, CKBA

Genesis Curtainwall Systems Inc.

Richard Hall is a graduate of the University of British Columbia with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Geotechnical Engineering. He has twenty-six years of experience in the mining and civil construction industry. Nine Years as a geotechnical engineer providing consulting services to the mining industry and civil construction industry.  Seventeen years in the procurement and supply of custom construction and manufacturing materials from Asia to America. Primary products are: architectural aluminum, aluminum composite panel, specialty glass, steel, stainless steel, and piping. His main specialty is consolidating multiple suppliers and trades to produce fully fabricated and assembled material ready for installation on buildings. Richard is a member of the Association of Professional Engineers British Columbia.  He has also been a Director of the Canada Korea Business Association since 2007.

Contact: rhall@genesissystems.ca

Jae-Yeon Lim

VICE PRESIDENT, CKBA

IMMIGRATION LAWYER, HARRIS & COMPANY LLP

Jae-Yeon Lim (“Jae”) is a corporate immigration lawyer at Harris & Company LLP in Vancouver. As a seasoned immigration lawyer with over ten years of experience, she represents employers from diverse industries as well as individuals and families seeking temporary and permanent relocation to Canada.

In recognition of her expertise in Canadian immigration law, Jae was appointed to the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency’s Global Advisory Committee. Jae taught immigration law at the University of British Columbia’s Extended Learning’s Immigration Law Program, and served as an elected member-at-large of the Canadian Bar Association (CBA)’s National Immigration Section Executive for three consecutive terms. Jae previously served the Board of Directors of Korean Canadian Cultural Association in Toronto, Ontario.

Jae obtained her civil and common law degrees at McGill Faculty of Law and graduated from the French language and literature specialist program at the University of Toronto with high distinction. Jae is fluent in French, English and Korean.

Contact: jlim@harrisco.com

Ella Kwak

TREASURER, CKBA

Manager, KPMG LLP

Ella is a manager in the Assurance practice of KPMG LLP. She has built experience providing a wide range of assurance and advisory services to private and public companies at all stages of development from junior to multi-national companies. Her practices are with a focus on the technology industry including software-as-a-service, mobile games, satellite, imaging and biotechnology companies. Ella also has focused on mentoring and coaching engagement teams she leads and manages, and maintained the production of high-quality audit deliverables. These experiences have allowed her to be viewed as a reliable and professional source of advice.

She holds a Bachelor of Education from Korea University (고려대) and Diploma in Accounting from University of British Columbia (UBC). She is also a Chartered Professional Accountant in BC.

Contact: ekwak@kpmg.ca

John Cha

CKBA BOARD MEMBER

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & MARKETING MANAGER, KOTRA VANCOUVER

John Cha is a senior business development and marketing manager of KOTRA(Korea Trade and Investment Promotion Agency) Vancouver.

John’s focus is to develop and maintain business with goal of positioning Korea as the business and economic hub and assists interested parties in Canada to do business with Korea. He is also responsible for implementing trade activities between Korea and Canada, generate transactions, and helps Korean SMEs to acquire new business in Canada.

Previously, John gained an extensive background within e-commerce, marketing, international branding and distribution business in consumer electronics industry by working with multinational retailers. He spent over 10 years in international trade and his experience has given a comprehensive understanding of the global supply chain and product cycle.

John holds Economics Bachelor of Arts from Simon Fraser University, and Commerce and Business Administration Diploma from Douglas College.

Contact: john@kotrayvr.com

Michael Choi

CKBA Board Member

William Hoyle

CKBA BOARD MEMBER

Acting Director, East Asia, Ministry of Jobs, Trade and Technology

William started his career in government more than eleven years ago. He has held progressively senior positions in Global Affairs Canada, New Zealand Trade and Enterprise and most recently the Ministry of Jobs, Trade and Technology in the Province of British Columbia. Throughout this time, William has worked primarily with companies to assist their international business development by providing tailored advice and guidance and organizing tradeshow participation and trade missions.

William currently serves as Director, East Asia responsible for overseeing British Columbia’s trade and investment offices in China, Japan, Korea and Hong Kong.

Contact: William.Hoyle@gov.bc.ca

Paul McGavin

CKBA BOARD MEMBER

President, Equinox Marine Inc; President, Equinox Seating Solutions Inc.

Equinox Marine Inc. is an international shipping company actively engaged with worldwide shipping & cargo brokering.

In addition to handling many types of vessels and cargoes, both Dry & Tanker, the firm serves their clients in all phases of transportation.
With affiliate offices in Korea, Singapore, Germany and Belgium clients are well served with proven expertise.

Equinox Seating Solutions Inc. represents the interests of Hosoo Company of Daegu, Korea ~ a manufacturer of stadium seating equipment with their full line of products being distributed worldwide.

Paul A. McGavin has maintained a long career with the development of two-way trade between Canada and Korea and has been serving in this capacity since 1970.

Contact: equinoxmarine@shaw.ca