MBA Candidate · Kellogg School of Management

Sewon
Hong

Venture Capital  ·  Digital Strategy  ·  Consumer & CPG
Seoul · Evanston · New York
4+
Years at KPMG
3
Countries
'26
Kellogg MBA
Sewon Hong
Kellogg MBA · Class of '26
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Sewon Hong
Kellogg · Class of '26

Bridging capital
with conviction.

MBA candidate at Northwestern Kellogg with a track record spanning venture capital, global consulting, and luxury consumer brands across the US, UK, and South Korea. I bring a rare combination of analytical rigor from KPMG and hands-on VC investing experience through Endeavor Catalyst — giving me a 360° view of how companies scale.

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International Perspective

Seoul · Evanston · New York. Fluent in Korean, native in English. Deep networks across Asia-Pacific and US markets.

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Data-Driven Growth

4 years leading digital transformation engagements at KPMG — from strategy through execution for enterprise clients.

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Venture-First Mindset

VC Summer Associate at Endeavor Catalyst, backing high-growth founders in emerging and developed markets.

Experience that
spans industries.

May – Aug 2025
Endeavor Catalyst
New York, NY
Summer Associate, Venture Capital
Venture Capital

Supported the VC investment team at Endeavor's global catalyst fund, evaluating high-growth founder-led businesses across emerging markets. Conducted due diligence on prospective portfolio companies, built financial models, and contributed to investment memos for fund deployment decisions.

Sep 2022 – Mar 2024
KPMG
Seoul, South Korea
Senior Consultant, Digital Transformation
Management Consulting

Led end-to-end digital transformation workstreams for enterprise clients across financial services and consumer sectors. Managed cross-functional teams and delivered technology-enabled strategy projects spanning digital operating model redesign, data analytics, and organizational change management.

Jun 2020 – Aug 2022
KPMG
Seoul, South Korea
Consultant, Digital Transformation
Management Consulting

Advised clients on digital strategy and technology adoption initiatives. Delivered analytical frameworks, market benchmarks, and implementation roadmaps for large-scale transformation programs across the Asia-Pacific region.

Mar – Jun 2024
Dolce & Gabbana
Seoul, South Korea
Pre-MBA Intern, Merchandising
Luxury · Consumer

Supported the assistant buyer team across merchandising and product planning for the Korean market. Analyzed sell-through data, coordinated seasonal buys, and contributed to category strategy for one of the world's premier luxury fashion houses.

Jun – Aug 2019
EY
Seoul, South Korea
Research Assistant, M&A
Finance · M&A

Supported M&A advisory team with industry research, comparable company analysis, and preparation of pitch materials. Gained foundational exposure to transaction structuring and deal processes in the Korean financial market.

Academic foundation.

Northwestern University
Kellogg School of Management
Master of Business Administration
Finance · Marketing
2024——2026
K
University of Bristol
Bachelor of Science
Management
2017——2020
UB
Investment
Venture Capital Due Diligence Deal Sourcing Financial Modeling M&A Analysis
Consumer & CPG
Brand Strategy Merchandising Luxury Retail Category Management Consumer Insights
Strategy & Digital
Digital Transformation Growth Strategy Change Management Market Entry Asia-Pacific

Full curriculum vitae.

Sewon Hong
sewon.hong@kellogg.northwestern.edu
Education
Northwestern University — Kellogg School of Management
Master of Business Administration · Finance, Marketing
2024 – 2026
University of Bristol
Bachelor of Science, Management
2017 – 2020
Professional Experience
Summer Associate, Venture Capital — Endeavor Catalyst
New York, NY · Full-time
  • Evaluated investment opportunities across Endeavor's global portfolio of high-growth companies
  • Conducted sector research, financial modeling, and due diligence for prospective investments
  • Contributed to investment committee materials and portfolio company reviews
May – Aug 2025
Senior Consultant, Digital Transformation — KPMG
Seoul, South Korea · Full-time
  • Led digital transformation engagements for enterprise clients across financial services and consumer sectors
  • Managed cross-functional project teams; delivered strategy, analytics, and technology roadmaps
Sep 2022 – Mar 2024
Consultant, Digital Transformation — KPMG
Seoul, South Korea · Full-time
  • Supported digital strategy and technology adoption projects across Asia-Pacific client base
Jun 2020 – Aug 2022
Pre-MBA Intern, Merchandising — Dolce & Gabbana
Seoul, South Korea · Contract
  • Assisted assistant buyer in seasonal product planning, sell-through analysis, and category strategy
Mar – Jun 2024
Research Assistant, M&A — EY
Seoul, South Korea · Internship
  • Supported M&A advisory with comparables analysis, industry research, and pitch book preparation
Jun – Aug 2019
sewon.hong@kellogg.northwestern.edu Contact Me →
Open to conversations

Let's connect.

Interested in VC, CPG, digital strategy, or Korea-market opportunities? I'd love to hear from you.

sewon.hong@kellogg.northwestern.edu