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Wednesday, Jul 1, 2026

HEALTHCARE: EDWARD KIM

PHYSICIAN-IN-CHIEF, CITY OF HOPE OC

WHY: Renowned oncologist tapped for OC operations in 2020. Exec at one of the largest cancer research and treatment organizations in U.S.

IN THE NEWS: In July, organization opened 190K-squarefoot Lennar Foundation Cancer Center in Irvine. Received $50M donation from real estate developer Lennar. City of Hope OC broke ground on 170K-square-foot cancer hospital next door, slated for 2025 opening.

QUOTABLE: At the Lennar Foundation, “everyone in this building is working on cancer. It’s the only place in the western United States that’s completely, 100% dedicated to cancer.”

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