Robert Noh
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Harvard‑educated former CEO with 30+ years of global leadership and advisory experience across Korea, Brazil, Vietnam, Indonesia, and China. Combines analytical finance expertise with a steady, people‑first approach shaped by decades of serving diverse communities. Recently passed the SIE and is now committed to bringing relationship‑driven leadership to helping individuals, families, and local businesses make confident, long‑term financial decisions grounded in trust, clarity, and shared purpose.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director / Project Manager
Allstate Engineering
Los Angeles, CA
10.2018 - 01.2025
- Managed multiple government contracts valued between $0.5M and $7M.
- Served as Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) and Quality Control Manager (QCM).
- Conducted numerous feasibility studies for residential development projects, evaluating risk and financial viability.
President / CEO
Surmount Corporation
Los Angeles, CA
05.2016 - 09.2018
- Operated an international trading company facilitating mineral trade between Brazil, China, and Korea.
- Oversaw all executive decision-making and strategic regional expansion.
President / CEO
Metanet, Inc. / eGIOS, Inc.
Seoul, South Korea
05.2000 - 06.2011
- Grew a startup operation from zero revenue to 25 billion KRW with 3,000-seat facilities.
- Built a leading IT-centric call center operation with internal 20+ IT staff.
- Successfully navigated the acquisition process by Metanet Inc. and transitioned into a leadership role within the holding company.
Consulting Engineer
IBM
Los Angeles, CA
01.1988 - 01.1993
- Implemented complex TCP/IP communications protocols on IBM 370/VM platforms.
Member of Technical Support
HP
Cupertino, CA
01.1985 - 01.1988
- Implemented TCP/IP communications protocol on HP 3000/MPE platforms.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Applied Mathematics/Computer Science
Harvard University
Cambridge, MASkills
Entrepreneurial Leadership:
Successfully bootstrapped a major outsourcing call center to 23 million dollars in revenue with 1,000 employees
Strategic Relationship Management:
Served as an exclusive service provider to AIG Korea and managed multi-million dollar government contracts
Analytical Excellence:
Former Consulting Engineer at IBM and Technical Support at HP with a degree in Applied Mathematics
Relationship‑Driven Leadership :
Builds trust through steady, empathetic guidance; experienced in supporting diverse communities and leading teams with clarity, patience, and long‑term commitment
Analytical Insight :
Applies a strong quantitative foundation and decades of executive decision‑making to evaluate risk, assess feasibility, and guide clients toward sound financial choices
Client‑Centered Communication :
Skilled at simplifying complex information into clear, actionable guidance that helps individuals, families, and business owners make confident decisions
Strategic Decision‑Making :
Brings disciplined judgment shaped by years of high‑stakes leadership, consistently identifying opportunities, mitigating risks, and aligning actions with long‑term goals
Cross‑Cultural Competence :
Leverages global leadership experience across Korea, Brazil, Vietnam, Indonesia, and China to connect with clients from diverse backgrounds and build meaningful relationships
Operational Excellence :
Experienced in managing large teams, multimillion‑dollar projects, and organizational growth with integrity, accountability, and a commitment to consistent, high‑quality execution
Certification
- Securities Industry Essentials (SIE): Passed, 2026-02.
- California Notary Public: Exam Passed (Commission Pending).
- Series 7 & 66 Candidate.
Award
Entrepreneurial Leadership Award given by the Korean government
Timeline
Director / Project Manager
Allstate Engineering
10.2018 - 01.2025
President / CEO
Surmount Corporation
05.2016 - 09.2018
President / CEO
Metanet, Inc. / eGIOS, Inc.
05.2000 - 06.2011
Consulting Engineer
IBM
01.1988 - 01.1993
Member of Technical Support
HP
01.1985 - 01.1988
Bachelor of Arts - Applied Mathematics/Computer Science
Harvard University