{"id":12661,"date":"2024-11-15T13:50:53","date_gmt":"2024-11-15T06:50:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/?p=12661"},"modified":"2024-11-15T13:50:53","modified_gmt":"2024-11-15T06:50:53","slug":"hyundai-motor-group-announces-2024-second-half-key-executive-appointments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/?p=12661","title":{"rendered":"Hyundai Motor Group Announces 2024 Second Half Key Executive Appointments"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><span class=\"xn-person\">Jaehoon Chang<\/span> is promoted to Vice Chair of Hyundai Motor Group \u2013 Automotive Division<\/li>\n<li>Jos\u00e9 Mu\u00f1oz appointed as CEO of Hyundai Motor Company<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"xn-person\">Sung Kim<\/span> appointed as President of Hyundai Motor Company<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"xn-person\">Jun Young Choi<\/span> is promoted to President of Kia Corporation; and <span class=\"xn-person\">Kyoo Bok Lee<\/span> is promoted to President of Hyundai Glovis<\/li>\n<li>Appointment of new CEOs for the Group&#8217;s affiliates, including\u00a0Cheol Seung Baek, Hyundai Transys;\u00a0Joon Dong Oh, Hyundai KEFICO; <span class=\"xn-person\">Hanwoo Lee<\/span>, Hyundai E&amp;C; Woo Jeong Joo, Hyundai Engineering<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-location\">SEOUL, South Korea<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-chron\">Nov. 14, 2024<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212; 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.<\/p>\n<p>This appointment reflects its commitment to a performance-based approach that aligns with outstanding achievements. By consolidating the Group&#8217;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.<\/p>\n<p><b><span class=\"xn-person\">Jaehoon Chang<\/span><\/b>\u00a0is promoted to Vice Chair of Hyundai Motor Group \u2013 Automotive Division, effective <span class=\"xn-chron\">Jan. 1st, 2025<\/span>, to further strengthen the future competitiveness of the Group&#8217;s mobility business.<\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2558712\/1__Profile_Photo__Jaehoon_Chang__Vice_Chair_of_Hyundai_Motor_Group___Automotive_Division.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2558712\/1__Profile_Photo__Jaehoon_Chang__Vice_Chair_of_Hyundai_Motor_Group___Automotive_Division.jpg?p=medium600\" title=\"Jaehoon Chang, Vice Chair of Hyundai Motor Group - Automotive Division\" alt=\"Jaehoon Chang, Vice Chair of Hyundai Motor Group - Automotive Division\" \/><\/a><br \/><span>Jaehoon Chang, Vice Chair of Hyundai Motor Group &#8211; Automotive Division<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p><b>Jos\u00e9 Mu\u00f1oz<\/b>\u00a0is 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 <span class=\"xn-chron\">Jan. 1st, 2025<\/span>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2558713\/2__Profile_Photo__Jose_Munoz__President_and_CEO_of_Hyundai_Motor_Company.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2558713\/2__Profile_Photo__Jose_Munoz__President_and_CEO_of_Hyundai_Motor_Company.jpg?p=medium600\" title=\"Jose Munoz, President and CEO of Hyundai Motor Company\" alt=\"Jose Munoz, President and CEO of Hyundai Motor Company\" \/><\/a><br \/><span>Jose Munoz, President and CEO of Hyundai Motor Company<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>As a result, Mu\u00f1oz is appointed as the first non-Korean CEO of Hyundai Motor \u2013 identified as the ideal fit to further enhance the company&#8217;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&#8217;s global management systems and further elevate its stature as a leading global brand.<\/p>\n<p><b><span class=\"xn-person\">Sung Kim<\/span> <\/b>is appointed as President of Hyundai Motor Company to manage the business effectively through global economic uncertainties, effective <span class=\"xn-chron\">Jan. 1st, 2025<\/span>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2558714\/3__Profile_Photo__Sung_Kim__President_of_Hyundai_Motor_Company.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2558714\/3__Profile_Photo__Sung_Kim__President_of_Hyundai_Motor_Company.jpg?p=medium600\" title=\"Sung Kim, President of Hyundai Motor Company\" alt=\"Sung Kim, President of Hyundai Motor Company\" \/><\/a><br \/><span>Sung Kim, President of Hyundai Motor Company<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>As part of his appointment to enhance the company&#8217;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&#8217;s intelligence functions, strengthening external networking and advancing global protocol capabilities.<\/p>\n<p><b><span class=\"xn-person\">Jun Young Choi<\/span><\/b>\u00a0is promoted to President of Kia Corporation from Head of Domestic Production Division and Chief Safety Officer (CSO). <b><span class=\"xn-person\">Kyoo Bok Lee<\/span><\/b>, CEO of Hyundai Glovis, is promoted to President.<\/p>\n<p>To strengthen sustainable management and accelerate business transformation, the Group has appointed <b><span class=\"xn-person\">Cheol Seung Baek<\/span><\/b> as CEO of Hyundai Transys and <b><span class=\"xn-person\">Joon Dong Oh<\/span><\/b> as CEO of Hyundai KEFICO.<\/p>\n<p>To address challenges in the construction industry and accelerate fundamental improvements, the Group has appointed <b><span class=\"xn-person\">Hanwoo Lee<\/span><\/b> as CEO of Hyundai Engineering &amp; Construction Co., Ltd. (Hyundai E&amp;C) and <b>Woo <span class=\"xn-person\">Jeong Joo<\/span><\/b> as CEO of Hyundai Engineering Co., Ltd.<\/p>\n<p><i>* Editor&#8217;s note: Appointment of all CEOs referenced are subject to approval by the relevant Group affiliate&#8217;s Board of Directors<\/i><\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2558715\/PDF.pdf?p=original\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2558715\/PDF.pdf?p=pdfthumbnail\" title=\"\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><br \/><span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><b>About Hyundai Motor Group<\/b><\/p>\n<p>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&#8217;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.<\/p>\n<p>More information about Hyundai Motor Group can be found at:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__http:\/www.hyundaimotorgroup.com__;!!N96JrnIq8IfO5w!igBR1-UORA8W-ynP9DfEJKH1WJyn3r3a-knXTqfhLzvnXdzyagg2UTTJMW1VO6VlMHkPC40Lg0V9%24\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">http:\/\/www.hyundaimotorgroup.com<\/a>\u00a0or <a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/www.hyundai.com\/worldwide\/en\/company\/newsroom.release.all.latest__;!!N96JrnIq8IfO5w!igBR1-UORA8W-ynP9DfEJKH1WJyn3r3a-knXTqfhLzvnXdzyagg2UTTJMW1VO6VlMHkPC0FVXA-G%24\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Newsroom: Media Hub by Hyundai<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/www.kianewscenter.com\/__;!!N96JrnIq8IfO5w!ip06arsVb6HMMR9l8YkVwBk1IoyjN-igJOtq2HkQZRsupgrwBOXDR1Xjn1bQIaRBbqJXw-SDjIHq4elOjKzMmO7a9MkW4Q%24\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Kia Global Media Center (kianewscenter.com)<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/media.genesis.com\/__;!!N96JrnIq8IfO5w!ip06arsVb6HMMR9l8YkVwBk1IoyjN-igJOtq2HkQZRsupgrwBOXDR1Xjn1bQIaRBbqJXw-SDjIHq4elOjKzMmO5hG53Pcw%24\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Genesis Media Center<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\">  <\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><span class=\"xn-person\">Jaehoon Chang<\/span> is promoted to Vice Chair of Hyundai Motor Group \u2013 Automotive Division<\/li>\n<li>Jos\u00e9 Mu\u00f1oz appointed as CEO of Hyundai Motor Company<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"xn-person\">Sung Kim<\/span> appointed as President of Hyundai Motor Company<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"xn-person\">Jun Young Choi<\/span> is promoted to President of Kia Corporation; and <span class=\"xn-person\">Kyoo Bok Lee<\/span> is promoted to President of Hyundai Glovis<\/li>\n<li>Appointment of new CEOs for the Group&#8217;s affiliates, including\u00a0Cheol Seung Baek, Hyundai Transys;\u00a0Joon Dong Oh, Hyundai KEFICO; <span class=\"xn-person\">Hanwoo Lee<\/span>, Hyundai E&amp;C; Woo Jeong Joo, Hyundai Engineering<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-location\">SEOUL, South Korea<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-chron\">Nov. 14, 2024<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212; 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.<\/p>\n<p>This appointment reflects its commitment to a performance-based approach that aligns with outstanding achievements. By consolidating the Group&#8217;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.<\/p>\n<p><b><span class=\"xn-person\">Jaehoon Chang<\/span><\/b>\u00a0is promoted to Vice Chair of Hyundai Motor Group \u2013 Automotive Division, effective <span class=\"xn-chron\">Jan. 1st, 2025<\/span>, to further strengthen the future competitiveness of the Group&#8217;s mobility business.<\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2558712\/1__Profile_Photo__Jaehoon_Chang__Vice_Chair_of_Hyundai_Motor_Group___Automotive_Division.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2558712\/1__Profile_Photo__Jaehoon_Chang__Vice_Chair_of_Hyundai_Motor_Group___Automotive_Division.jpg?p=medium600\" title=\"Jaehoon Chang, Vice Chair of Hyundai Motor Group - Automotive Division\" alt=\"Jaehoon Chang, Vice Chair of Hyundai Motor Group - Automotive Division\" \/><\/a><br \/><span>Jaehoon Chang, Vice Chair of Hyundai Motor Group &#8211; Automotive Division<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p><b>Jos\u00e9 Mu\u00f1oz<\/b>\u00a0is 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 <span class=\"xn-chron\">Jan. 1st, 2025<\/span>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2558713\/2__Profile_Photo__Jose_Munoz__President_and_CEO_of_Hyundai_Motor_Company.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2558713\/2__Profile_Photo__Jose_Munoz__President_and_CEO_of_Hyundai_Motor_Company.jpg?p=medium600\" title=\"Jose Munoz, President and CEO of Hyundai Motor Company\" alt=\"Jose Munoz, President and CEO of Hyundai Motor Company\" \/><\/a><br \/><span>Jose Munoz, President and CEO of Hyundai Motor Company<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>As a result, Mu\u00f1oz is appointed as the first non-Korean CEO of Hyundai Motor \u2013 identified as the ideal fit to further enhance the company&#8217;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&#8217;s global management systems and further elevate its stature as a leading global brand.<\/p>\n<p><b><span class=\"xn-person\">Sung Kim<\/span> <\/b>is appointed as President of Hyundai Motor Company to manage the business effectively through global economic uncertainties, effective <span class=\"xn-chron\">Jan. 1st, 2025<\/span>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2558714\/3__Profile_Photo__Sung_Kim__President_of_Hyundai_Motor_Company.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2558714\/3__Profile_Photo__Sung_Kim__President_of_Hyundai_Motor_Company.jpg?p=medium600\" title=\"Sung Kim, President of Hyundai Motor Company\" alt=\"Sung Kim, President of Hyundai Motor Company\" \/><\/a><br \/><span>Sung Kim, President of Hyundai Motor Company<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>As part of his appointment to enhance the company&#8217;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&#8217;s intelligence functions, strengthening external networking and advancing global protocol capabilities.<\/p>\n<p><b><span class=\"xn-person\">Jun Young Choi<\/span><\/b>\u00a0is promoted to President of Kia Corporation from Head of Domestic Production Division and Chief Safety Officer (CSO). <b><span class=\"xn-person\">Kyoo Bok Lee<\/span><\/b>, CEO of Hyundai Glovis, is promoted to President.<\/p>\n<p>To strengthen sustainable management and accelerate business transformation, the Group has appointed <b><span class=\"xn-person\">Cheol Seung Baek<\/span><\/b> as CEO of Hyundai Transys and <b><span class=\"xn-person\">Joon Dong Oh<\/span><\/b> as CEO of Hyundai KEFICO.<\/p>\n<p>To address challenges in the construction industry and accelerate fundamental improvements, the Group has appointed <b><span class=\"xn-person\">Hanwoo Lee<\/span><\/b> as CEO of Hyundai Engineering &amp; Construction Co., Ltd. (Hyundai E&amp;C) and <b>Woo <span class=\"xn-person\">Jeong Joo<\/span><\/b> as CEO of Hyundai Engineering Co., Ltd.<\/p>\n<p><i>* Editor&#8217;s note: Appointment of all CEOs referenced are subject to approval by the relevant Group affiliate&#8217;s Board of Directors<\/i><\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2558715\/PDF.pdf?p=original\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2558715\/PDF.pdf?p=pdfthumbnail\" title=\"\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><br \/><span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><b>About Hyundai Motor Group<\/b><\/p>\n<p>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&#8217;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.<\/p>\n<p>More information about Hyundai Motor Group can be found at:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__http:\/www.hyundaimotorgroup.com__;!!N96JrnIq8IfO5w!igBR1-UORA8W-ynP9DfEJKH1WJyn3r3a-knXTqfhLzvnXdzyagg2UTTJMW1VO6VlMHkPC40Lg0V9%24\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">http:\/\/www.hyundaimotorgroup.com<\/a>\u00a0or <a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/www.hyundai.com\/worldwide\/en\/company\/newsroom.release.all.latest__;!!N96JrnIq8IfO5w!igBR1-UORA8W-ynP9DfEJKH1WJyn3r3a-knXTqfhLzvnXdzyagg2UTTJMW1VO6VlMHkPC0FVXA-G%24\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Newsroom: Media Hub by Hyundai<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/www.kianewscenter.com\/__;!!N96JrnIq8IfO5w!ip06arsVb6HMMR9l8YkVwBk1IoyjN-igJOtq2HkQZRsupgrwBOXDR1Xjn1bQIaRBbqJXw-SDjIHq4elOjKzMmO7a9MkW4Q%24\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Kia Global Media Center (kianewscenter.com)<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/media.genesis.com\/__;!!N96JrnIq8IfO5w!ip06arsVb6HMMR9l8YkVwBk1IoyjN-igJOtq2HkQZRsupgrwBOXDR1Xjn1bQIaRBbqJXw-SDjIHq4elOjKzMmO5hG53Pcw%24\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Genesis Media Center<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\">  <\/div>\n<p><!-- \/wp:html --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rop_custom_images_group":[],"rop_custom_messages_group":[],"rop_publish_now":"initial","rop_publish_now_accounts":[],"rop_publish_now_history":[],"rop_publish_now_status":"pending","footnotes":""},"categories":[5,7],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-12661","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cision-pr-newswire","category-cision-pr-newswire-en"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12661","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=12661"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12661\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=12661"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=12661"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=12661"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}