Gwanggu Lee has been named as the new Managing Director and CEO of Kia India.
Mr. Gwanggu Lee has been named the new Managing Director and CEO of Kia India.
He will spearhead the company’s transformational path, with a focus on long-term business growth.
Kia India, a renowned automobile manufacturer in India, has announced the appointment of Gwanggu Lee as its new Managing Director and CEO, starting immediately. He replaces Kook Hyun Shim and Tae Jin Park as the company’s 3rd Managing Director and CEO.
Tae Jin Park, the former MD and CEO, is slated to retire after 36 years with Kia Corporation, including four years with Kia India. Mr. Gwanggu Lee has over 30 years of experience in the car industry, including senior roles in the United States, Canada, Italy, Mexico, Central and South America, and Germany.
His most recent position was as President of Kia Mexico, where he made important contributions to the company’s expansion and establishment as a manufacturing and export base. Lee emphasized his delight and ambition for his new job in a statement, emphasizing his dedication to encouraging sustainable company growth and creating value to customers, partners, and workers. Lee is anticipated to boost the company’s excellent position in the Indian market with his extensive business expertise and familiarity with Brand Kia.
“I am very excited to assume this responsibility because Kia India has become one of the most loved and trusted brands in just four years,” said Gwanggu Lee, MD and CEO of Kia India. Kia India is undoubtedly on the right track to long-term company success, with two segment-breaking updates – the new Seltos and the new Sonet – and a slew of more creative vehicles on the pipeline. It is an honor to head a team that has established industry milestones, and I look forward to contributing to many more as one team. My objective is to catalyze the next phase of growth by developing compelling Kia brand experiences that provide value and have a long-term effect for our consumers, partners, and staff alike.”