SINGAPORE – Damian Kim, a veteran in the digital and tech space, has been appointed as the Vice President of APAC Enterprise Sales at Pinterest. He will officially assume his new role on February 23, 2026.
The appointment follows Pinterest’s aggressive international expansion, with the APAC region serving as a primary driver for both user growth and advertising revenue.
Career Highlights & Background
Damian Kim brings over 20 years of experience across the Asia-Pacific technology landscape:
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Most Recent Role: Served as Managing Director and Head of Product (APAC) at Meta, where he focused on developing localized products “in APAC for APAC.”
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Previous Leadership: Held senior positions at Facebook (including Head of Gaming for Greater China) and spent over a decade at Microsoft leading OEM partnerships and the Surface business.
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The Mandate: At Pinterest, he will lead the enterprise organization, focusing on high-growth partnerships with major brands like Kao, Panasonic, Kia, and Flight Centre.
Strategic Context
Pinterest is doubling down on global markets as more than 80% of its users are now located outside North America.
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Growth Metrics: The company recently reported a 16% increase in monthly active users and a 66% revenue surge in its “rest of world” segment.
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Reporting Structure: Kim will report directly to Cecile van Steenberge, VP of International Enterprise Sales.
“I believe deeply that APAC is the future and am excited to partner across the region to help unlock its potential for Pinterest.” — Damian Kim (via LinkedIn)
