
Bay Area Panthers Appoint Former Amazon Executive Yosup Shim as New Team President
Published on November 15, 2023 under Indoor Football League (IFL)
Bay Area Panthers News Release
The Bay Area Panthers are excited to announce Yosup Shim as their new Team President. This pivotal appointment underscores the Panthers' commitment to excellence both on and off the field as they look to repeat their 2023 championship and firmly establish themselves as the preeminent team in the Indoor Football League.
Yosup Shim, a dynamic and seasoned global executive, has demonstrated outstanding leadership capabilities across various sectors, from e-commerce giants like Amazon to financial leaders such as J.P. Morgan. His impressive tenure at Amazon witnessed him pioneering transformative strategies in multiple divisions like Amazon Web Services Asia-Pacific, Amazon Air Europe, Amazon Logistics North America, and Amazon Prime Now. Yosup's ability to consistently exceed financial expectations while delivering results solidifies him as the ideal choice to lead the Panthers.
His commitment to people-centered leadership is evident not only in the corporate sphere but also in his five years of service as an officer in the United States Army. Yosup's dedication to serving his teams, business partners, and local communities has always shone through. Roy Choi, owner of the Bay Area Panthers, expressed his enthusiasm: "Yosup's appointment as Team President is a testament to where we see the future of the Panthers. His expertise and focus on team culture, financial growth, and product excellence will lead the Panthers to new heights."
Educated at the United States Military Academy at West Point and Duke University's Fuqua School of Business, Yosup's wealth of experience is expected to bring innovative strategies and a fresh perspective to the Panthers' operations.
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