Kia India has announced the appointment of Gwanggu Lee as its new Managing Director and CEO, effective immediately, succeeding Tae Jin Park, who is retiring after a 36-year tenure with Kia Corporation, which also included four years with Kia India.
Lee brings extensive leadership experience from various global markets, spanning the US, Canada, Italy, Mexico, and key roles at Kia Headquarters in Central and South America, as well as Kia Europe Headquarters in Germany.
His most recent role as President at Kia Mexico significantly contributed to the company’s growth and its establishment as a pivotal production and export hub, noted the automaker.
Expressing his outlook, Lee highlighted Kia India’s trajectory, citing breakthrough updates like the new Seltos and Sonet, with more innovative products slated for release. “With two segment-breaking updates — the new Seltos and the new Sonet, and a host of more innovative products on the way, Kia India is surely on the right path to sustainable business growth,” he emphasized.
Lee also outlined his vision for the company’s future: “My vision is to unlock the next phase of growth through inspiring Kia brand experiences thereby creating more value and long-lasting impact for our customers, partners, and employees alike.”
Currently, Kia India offers a range of five models in the Indian market, including popular vehicles like the Seltos, Sonet, and Carens.
