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Sung Won Sohn Biography

Dr. Sung Won Sohn is a Professor of Finance and Economics at Loyola-Marymount University. He is also president of SS Economics, an economic consulting firm focused on the U.S. economy, international trade in the Pacific Rim and technology including AI.

Previously, he was the President and Chief Executive Officer of Hanmi Financial Corporation, a commercial bank in Los Angeles, California. Before joining Hanmi in 2005, Dr. Sohn was an Executive Vice President and Chief Economist at Wells Fargo Banks. He was also Vice Chairman of the Board at a retailer Forever 21. Dr. Sohn also serves as a Commissioner for LACERS (Los Angeles City Employee Retirement System) managing $24 billion in assets. He was on the Board of Directors for Western Alliance Bancorporation, and National Association of Corporate Directors PSW. Dr. Sohn is an internationally known economist.

Dr. Sohn was Martin V. Smith Professor of Economics at California State University CI and director of the Institute for Global Economic Research (IGER) forecasting economic and investment conditions in the Pacific Rim countries.

Prior to Wells Fargo, Dr. Sohn was a Senior Economist on the President's Council of Economic Advisors in The White House. He was responsible for economic and legislative matters pertaining to The Federal Reserve and financial markets. Dr. Sohn has also been a tenured professor in Pennsylvania State University System and MVS professor at the California State University System.

In 2025, The Wall Street Journal name him as one of the top five forecasters in the country. In 2001, Bloomberg News selected Dr. Sohn as one of the five most accurate forecasters in the United States. In 2002, Blue Chip Publications picked him as the most accurate forecaster for the Western States, and he was named to TIME magazine's Board of Economists. In 2006, The Wall Street Journal featured a story naming Dr. Sohn as the most accurate economist in the United States.

Dr. Sohn was chosen as one of the 100 most influential Minnesotans of the 20th century by the state’s largest daily newspaper, The Star Tribune. He was a Commissioner of the Port of Los Angeles, the nation’s largest seaport, and has served on a multitude of boards, including Hanmi Financial Corporation, First California Bancorporation, Cryo Cell International, Ministers Mutual Life Insurance Company, LA Music Center (Performing Arts), Children’s Bureau of Los Angeles and Foreign Affairs Council of LA.

He is the author of two books: "Global Financial Crisis" and "Exit Strategy" and "The New Economy."

Dr. Sohn was educated at the University of Florida, University of Pittsburgh, Harvard Business School and MIT.

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Sung Won Sohn Speaking Topics

Stagflation or Recession?
1. Tariff Effect (Inflation, Economic Growth, Uncertainties, Global Impact)
2. Why Stagflation?
3. Supply Chain Issues and the Aftermath
4. Life without Chinese Imports?
5. Chairman Powell and Trump: Whither the Interest Rate?
6. Positives: Tax cuts, Deregulation, Service Economy, etc.
7. Investment Outlook (Why Stay Invested?)
8. Free Trade vs. Protectionism; Pros and Cons for the Economy
9. Non-trade Barriers
10. No buy List instead of Shopping List
11. How Your Industry Could be Affected by the Tariffs?
AI As Competitive Advantage

For the general audience and others, this talk covers how mainstream businesses are using AI to win. The speeches also include some education of AI at various levels. Some of the topics (plus more) covered:
- How AI is reshaping businesses and becoming mainstream
- Examples of AI-driven businesses
- The core of AI-driven businesses
- Key components: scale, scope, learning, platform, modules
- How to transform from traditional to AI businesses
- The role of the board and management in the transformation process
- Risks and Ethics

Blue-Ocean Strategies to win: Case Studies

Why Your Businesses Need AI

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept; it is a transformative force that businesses must embrace to stay competitive. From automating processes to enhancing decision- making, AI is driving operational efficiency and reshaping customer experiences. Companies that hesitate risk falling behind, while those that integrate AI effectively can gain a lasting competitive edge.

However, successful AI adoption requires a well-defined strategy, high-quality data, and workforce preparation. Rather than fully automating operations, the future of AI lies in collaboration between human intelligence and machine learning, striking a balance that maximizes efficiency while maintaining human oversight.

The Economy after the Election

The winners and losers plus interest rates, the dollar, the stock market, your industry.

AI and You

How AI permeates throughout your daily lives and how to take advantage of it. Includes education on AI.

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How do I book Sung Won Sohn to speak at my event?

Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Sung Won Sohn for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Sung Won Sohn, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Sung Won Sohn or any other speaker of your choice.
What are the speaker fees for Sung Won Sohn

Speaking fees for Sung Won Sohn, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Sung Won Sohn are for live events and for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Sung Won Sohn, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
What topics does Sung Won Sohn speak about?

Sung Won Sohn is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Business, Change Management, Corporate Strategy, Economy, Education, Empowerment, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Motivational, Music, Personal Growth, Political, Professors, Strategic Leadership, Technology.
Where does Sung Won Sohn travel from?

Sung Won Sohn generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
Who is Sung Won Sohn’s agent?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Sung Won Sohn for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Sung Won Sohn for your next private or corporate function.
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Sung Won Sohn or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.

Sung Won Sohn is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Stagflation or Recession?, AI As Competitive Advantage, Blue-Ocean Strategies to win: Case Studies, Why Your Businesses Need AI, The Economy after the Election and AI and You. The estimated speaking fee range to book Sung Won Sohn for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Sung Won Sohn generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Jim Carroll, John Legend, R "Ray" Wang, Jeremy Rifkin and Anand Bhatt. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Sung Won Sohn for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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