Hyundai Motor Group Announces 2024 Second Half Key Executive Appointments

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Hyundai Motor Group announced key executive appointments for 2024, effective January 1st, 2025. Jaehoon Chang is promoted to Vice Chair of the Automotive Division, overseeing the entire value chain. José Muñoz becomes the first non-Korean CEO of Hyundai Motor Company, focusing on global management and mobility innovation. Sung Kim is appointed President to manage business through economic uncertainties. Additional appointments include Jun Young Choi as President of Kia and Kyoo Bok Lee as President of Hyundai Glovis. The Group also named new CEOs for affiliates including Hyundai Transys, KEFICO, E&C, and Engineering.

Positive

• Appointment of first non-Korean CEO signals commitment to global expansion
• Strategic restructuring aims to strengthen organizational foundations
• Focus on diversifying powertrain offerings including electric, hybrid, and hydrogen technologies

Negative

• Acknowledgment of global economic uncertainties affecting business operations

• Jaehoon Chang is promoted to Vice Chair of Hyundai Motor Group – Automotive Division
• José Muñoz appointed as CEO of Hyundai Motor Company
• Sung Kim appointed as President of Hyundai Motor Company
• Jun Young Choi is promoted to President of Kia Corporation; and Kyoo Bok Lee is promoted to President of Hyundai Glovis
• Appointment of new CEOs for the Group's affiliates, including Cheol Seung Baek, Hyundai Transys; Joon Dong Oh, Hyundai KEFICO; Hanwoo Lee, Hyundai E&C; Woo Jeong Joo, Hyundai Engineering

SEOUL, South Korea, Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) today announced key executive appointments for the year 2024 as part of its aims to solidify sustainable growth and better prepare for uncertainties in the global business environment.

This appointment reflects its commitment to a performance-based approach that aligns with outstanding achievements. By consolidating the Group's core competencies and strategically placing proven leaders with verified track records in key positions, the Group aims to strengthen organizational foundations and accelerate our future transformation.

Jaehoon Chang is promoted to Vice Chair of Hyundai Motor Group – Automotive Division, effective Jan. 1st, 2025, to further strengthen the future competitiveness of the Group's mobility business.

Looking ahead, Chang will oversee the entire value chain, including product planning, supply chain management manufacturing, and quality assessment. He will optimize business operations across the automotive business while securing internal synergies and building foundational systems for cost and quality innovation to ensure sustainable future competitiveness.

José Muñoz is appointed President and CEO of Hyundai Motor Company to advance global management framework and solidify customer-focused mobility innovation through diverse powertrain offerings, including electric, hybrid, ICE and hydrogen technologies, effective Jan. 1st, 2025.

As a result, Muñoz is appointed as the first non-Korean CEO of Hyundai Motor – identified as the ideal fit to further enhance the company's performance thanks to his merit-based management philosophy and his commitment to recruiting top global talent. Going forward, he is expected to enhance the company's global management systems and further elevate its stature as a leading global brand.

Sung Kim is appointed as President of Hyundai Motor Company to manage the business effectively through global economic uncertainties, effective Jan. 1st, 2025.

As part of his appointment to enhance the company's Think Tank capabilities and better navigate various geopolitical challenges, Kim will oversee global external affairs, analyze and research domestic and international policy trends, and lead communications and PR initiatives. He will focus on increasing synergies across the company's intelligence functions, strengthening external networking and advancing global protocol capabilities.

Jun Young Choi is promoted to President of Kia Corporation from Head of Domestic Production Division and Chief Safety Officer (CSO). Kyoo Bok Lee, CEO of Hyundai Glovis, is promoted to President.

To strengthen sustainable management and accelerate business transformation, the Group has appointed Cheol Seung Baek as CEO of Hyundai Transys and Joon Dong Oh as CEO of Hyundai KEFICO.

To address challenges in the construction industry and accelerate fundamental improvements, the Group has appointed Hanwoo Lee as CEO of Hyundai Engineering & Construction Co., Ltd. (Hyundai E&C) and Woo Jeong Joo as CEO of Hyundai Engineering Co., Ltd.

* Editor's note: Appointment of all CEOs referenced are subject to approval by the relevant Group affiliate's Board of Directors

About Hyundai Motor Group

Hyundai Motor Group is a global enterprise that has created a value chain based on mobility, steel, and construction, as well as logistics, finance, IT, and service. With about 250,000 employees worldwide, the Group's mobility brands include Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis. Armed with creative thinking, cooperative communication and the will to take on any challenges, we strive to create a better future for all.

More information about Hyundai Motor Group can be found at:

http://www.hyundaimotorgroup.com or Newsroom: Media Hub by Hyundai, Kia Global Media Center (kianewscenter.com), Genesis Media Center.

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FAQ

Who is the new CEO of Hyundai Motor Company (HYMTF) in 2024?

José Muñoz is appointed as President and CEO of Hyundai Motor Company, effective January 1st, 2025, becoming the first non-Korean CEO of the company.

What major executive changes were announced at Hyundai Motor Group (HYMTF) for 2024?

Key appointments include Jaehoon Chang as Vice Chair of Automotive Division, José Muñoz as CEO of Hyundai Motor Company, Sung Kim as President, Jun Young Choi as President of Kia , and Kyoo Bok Lee as President of Hyundai Glovis.

When will the new Hyundai Motor Group (HYMTF) executive appointments take effect?

The new executive appointments will take effect on January 1st, 2025.