KyungMin(KM) Lee

CFO @ Day1 Company

About

Finance executive with a proven track record of leading companies through transformative growth and capital market milestones. As CFO of Day1Company, successfully completed its IPO on KOSDAQ in January 2025, strengthening the company’s position as a global educational content provider. Extensive experience spans start-ups, major Korean conglomerates, and multinational corporations across the internet, e-commerce, manufacturing, media, and consulting industries. Oversaw annual GMV exceeding $3 billion and managed finance operations for organizations with more than 1,200 employees worldwide. Expertise covers FP&A, IR, accounting, treasury, and financial BI, with a strong ability to connect operational insights to strategic decision-making. Beyond core finance leadership, directed company-wide initiatives including pricing policy design, strategic cost optimization, and business model innovation. MBA in Finance from Aston University, with a deep passion for building financially disciplined yet growth-oriented organizations.

Country

City

South Korea

Industry

Education Management

Skill

Finance, Financials, Financial Audits, Financial Accounting, Financial Analysis, Business Planning, Risk Management, Management Accounting, Financial Modeling, Corporate Finance, Banking, Analysis, Mergers , Managerial Finance, Strategic Financial Planning

Experience

CFO

Day1 Company

2019-4 - Present · 7 yrs 6 mos

강남구, 서울특별시, 대한민국

Chief Financial Officer at Day1Company, Korea’s leading provider of adult educational content. Joined in 2019 when annual revenue was KRW 20 billion and led the company’s financial strategy through rapid growth, reaching KRW 127.7 billion in 2024. Today, Day1 has expanded beyond being the top educational content platform in Korea to delivering services worldwide. Successfully led the company’s IPO on KOSDAQ in January 2025, managing the entire process from preparation to listing. In parallel, executed four rounds of fundraising, securing and maintaining over USD 50 million in capital from top-tier investors. Oversaw all aspects of finance—including FP&A, accounting, treasury, IR, and business intelligence—supporting the company’s transformation into a global education brand. Partnered with management and stakeholders to implement scalable financial infrastructure, drive strategic decision-making, and position Day1 for sustainable global expansion.

Head of Finance, Vice president

TMON 티몬

2011-9 - 2019-4 · 7 yrs 8 mos

Seoul, Korea

Served as Vice President of Finance during TMON’s rapid scale-up to become one of Korea’s largest e-commerce platforms. Partnered directly with the CEO and Board of Directors, overseeing all finance functions including budgeting, forecasting, accounting, treasury, and reporting. Led major corporate governance initiatives through multiple shareholder transitions, driving structural improvements in corporate oversight. Raised over $400 million from top-tier private equity firms and leading internet companies in the US and Korea, utilizing both equity and debt financing, including convertible bonds (CB). Built the finance and accounting organization from the ground up, expanding to 30+ professionals across six specialized teams. Successfully established and spun off three businesses, achieving exits above expectations. Directed due diligence and executed M&A transactions, strengthening TMON’s market position and diversifying its business lines.

Financial Planning and Analysis, Manager

Emerson

2010-4 - 2011-9 · 1 yr 6 mos

SeongNam, Korea

Quarterly and annual budgeting and results analysis. Financial reporting tasks including internal and external reporting, consolidations, and quarterly and annual audit facilitation, and results reporting to the HQ and global vertical heads.

Financial Analyst, A. Manager

CJ ENM ENTERTAINMENT DIV.

2005-10 - 2008-3 · 2 yrs 6 mos

Seoul, Korea

Responsible for consolidation of the Company's results from various operating segments and financial reporting including required reports to the HQ and investors.