It's a good day for the executive vice-president and chief operating officer of Kia, Len Hunt, today. The reason being that he is no longer in his position. Kia Motors America announced that it will be promoting Hunt as the new President and chief executive officer of Kia Motors America. Hunt replaces B.G. Lee with the new position."This decision reflects a solid vote of confidence in the leadership of Len Hunt," said E.S. Chung, president and CEO of Kia Motors Corporation (KMC). "He has put together and empowered a team of seasoned professionals to help Kia flexibly meet the changing U.S. market situation, and he is the right choice to lead the company going forward."
We look forward to the things in store with Len Hunt as the new boss. Chance of the cee'd replacing the aging, but respected Spectra in North America? We have a lot of questions and we also expect a lot of answers in the coming years.
[Source: Kia Motors America]
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PRESS RELEASE: KIA MOTORS AMERICA NAMES NEW PRESIDENT AND CEO
Len Hunt promoted to President and CEO
IRVINE, Calif., November 12, 2007 – Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced it will promote Len Hunt to president and chief executive officer. Mr. Hunt has served as the executive vice president and chief operating officer for KMA during the past two years, and replaces B.G. Lee who has returned to Korea.
"This decision reflects a solid vote of confidence in the leadership of Len Hunt," said E.S. Chung, president and CEO of Kia Motors Corporation (KMC). "He has put together and empowered a team of seasoned professionals to help Kia flexibly meet the changing U.S. market situation, and he is the right choice to lead the company going forward."
Kia Motors America – the sales, marketing and distribution arm of Kia Motors Corporation in Seoul, South Korea – offers a complete line of vehicles through more than 630 dealers throughout the United States. For more information, including photography, visit www.kiamedia.com.
