Mi Jeong Hibbitts is the founder and CEO of Robert & William, LLC, a Maryland-based international trade and marketing consulting firm specializing in bridging U.S. and Asian markets, with a strong emphasis on South Korea. With decades of experience in the private and public sectors, Mi Jeong has established herself as a global business development advisor and marketing expert, renowned for her ability to connect businesses across borders and foster sustainable international growth.

Mi Jeong’s extensive expertise spans international trade, technology, marketing, advertising, journalism, media, finance, and public sector administration. Her career highlights include mentoring South Korean tech startups entering the U.S. market, guiding businesses on fundraising strategies from crowdfunding to venture capital, and providing tailored market entry solutions that drive measurable success. As the Executive Director for the Global Chamber® Baltimore/Washington region, Mi Jeong leverages a global network across 525 metro areas to create unparalleled business opportunities for her clients.

Her professional journey includes serving as the Director of International Sales and Marketing at PTC International, Inc., where she managed multimillion-dollar global campaigns for U.S. food and beverage suppliers targeting dynamic Asian markets. During her tenure, she advised industry leaders, including South Korean conglomerates such as Lotte Confectionery, Lotte Foods, and Lotte R&D, on U.S. market trends, regulatory compliance, and product innovation. In the public sector, Mi Jeong contributed to the U.S. Agency for Global Media, overseeing business management and administration, while also working as a Congressional Correspondent for Voice of America, earning recognition for her impactful reporting.

Mi Jeong’s foundation in marketing was shaped at MBC AdCom, a leading international advertising firm in South Korea, where she managed high-profile accounts in industries ranging from automotive to cosmetics. She holds a degree in English Language and Literature from Ewha Womans University in South Korea and an MBA from the University of Hawaii at Manoa, earned under the prestigious East-West Center Scholarship funded by the U.S. Congress.

Bilingual in English and Korean, Mi Jeong combines cultural fluency with practical expertise, offering clients strategic insights that bridge cultural and operational gaps. Her global perspective, honed through extensive travel and diverse professional experiences, positions her as a trusted partner for businesses aiming to thrive in competitive international markets.