Denis Kim

Denis Kim is a seasoned IT professional with extensive experience in managing information technology departments across various regions. Currently serving as the Vice President of Markets and Regions IT at JTI (Japan Tobacco International) since June 2009, Denis has held multiple leadership roles, including Eastern Europe Regional IT Lead Director and CIS+ Regional IT Lead Director. Responsibilities include strategic IT planning, compliance with JTI policies and SOX controls, and oversight of IT operations in Kazakhstan, Central Asia, and Mongolia, supporting over 1,000 users across multiple sites. Previously, Denis worked at Chevron as an IT and Telecom Supervisor and at Karachaganak Petroleum Operating b.v. as Service Support Section Head, managing sizable teams and implementing critical IT projects. Denis holds a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering and Information Systems Software from Kazakh National Technical University (1994-1999).