W. Chan Kim is a distinguished South Korean business theorist and Professor of Strategy and International Management Emeritus at INSEAD, where he also serves as the Co-Director of the INSEAD Blue Ocean Strategy Institute. He is widely recognized for co-authoring the influential book 'Blue Ocean Strategy,' which has sold over 4 million copies globally and is considered one of the most impactful strategy books. His subsequent work, 'Blue Ocean Shift,' has also gained significant acclaim, further solidifying his reputation in the field of strategic management.

Kim's research and ideas have had a profound impact on business strategy, with teaching materials based on his work adopted by over 2800 universities worldwide. He has published extensively in leading academic and managerial journals, including the Harvard Business Review and the Strategic Management Journal. His contributions to the field have earned him numerous accolades, including the Nobels Colloquia Prize for Leadership on Business and Economic Thinking and recognition as one of the most influential management thinkers by Thinkers50.