Kia America announced that Steven Center will join the company on Jan.10 as Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President. The former Vice President of American Honda Motor Co., Inc.’s Auto Sales Strategy Division will be in charge of the strategy and execution of Kia’s sales, service and marketing operations in the United States, under the…
Kia America announced the appointment of Eric Watson as vice president, sales operations. In this new role, Watson will oversee Kia’s regional and corporate sales operations in the United States and will report to Sean Yoon, the president and CEO of Kia North America and Kia America. Watson joined Kia in December 2017 as Director of Field Operations and was named acting vice president…
Hyundai Motor Group (HMG), which includes Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation, announced its plan to invest $7.4 billion in the U.S. by 2025 to produce future EVs, enhance production facilities and further its investments in smart mobility solutions. HMG’s investment will enhance overall product competitiveness by prioritizing future mobility technologies, including electrification and hydrogen…
Kia Motors America (KMA) announced that automotive industry veteran Michael McHale has joined the company as director of brand experience. McHale will report directly to Russell Wager , Vice President of Marketing for KMA. In this newly created role, McHale will lead all aspects of public relations and external communications, including events, experiential initiatives, automotive…
Kia Motors America (KMA) announced two executive-level promotions, effective from January 1, 2021. Bill Peffer, who joined KMA in July 2017, has been named chief operating officer and executive vice president. Peffer will lead all customer facing functions – sales, marketing, and service – in the U.S., and will report to Sean Yoon, the president…