James E. Kim
Principal
Frederic W. Cook & Co, Inc

James Kim is a Principal of Frederic W. Cook & Co., Inc., a consulting firm specializing in executive and board compensation since 1973, and has over 10 years of consulting experience. He joined the firm in 1998 and is currently the head of its San Francisco office. Since inception, the firm has advised over 2,200 clients, and is currently the named advisor to Board Compensation Committees of over 30% of the current Fortune 500.

Mr. Kim is also a frequent speaker at national conferences, including those sponsored by the American Bar Association, the National Association of Stock Plan Professionals and the National Association of Corporate Directors. He has been quoted in major publications such as the Wall Street Journal, the San Jose Mercury News and BusinessWeek. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from The University of Chicago and an MBA in Accounting and Finance from the Graduate School of Business of The University of Chicago.

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