Sam Kim is the Associate Vice President of Newbuild and Fleet Modernization Procurement Excellence for Royal Caribbean Group where he leads the sourcing of all products and services across the newbuild portfolio.
He is a seasoned professional overseeing procurement transformation that involves cost optimizations, streamlining procurement process, and driving efficiency and bottom-line impact to the organization.
Prior to joining Royal Caribbean, Sam was servicing procurement leadership roles in various industries: Private Equity, Manufacturing, Construction/Real Estate, and Retail. Having dedicated 20+ years of his career in the Procurement industry, Sam is committed to utilizing his knowledge and experience in delivering excellence to Royal Caribbean Group.