Kim joined the development team of Accor in Johannesburg in November 2017. As Development Director Kim is responsible for the development of Accor hotel brands from economy to luxury segments in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Previously, Kim spent eight years at Hospitality Property Fund, the only hotel REIT listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. As VP Investments, she played a pivotal role in acquiring and disposing of hotel assets in South Africa.

Kim has a bachelor degree in hospitality management from the Hotelschool The Hague and a master degree in financial management from RSM Erasmus University in Rotterdam.