Hyundai India gets a new boss

Mr. Seon Seob Kim has been appointed as the new head of Hyundai India. 

Kim, who is currently the Senior Vice President, Head of Business Operations Strategy Division at Hyundai Motor Company will replace Mr. Young Key Koo as MD and CEO of Hyundai Motor India Ltd. with immediate effect.

Mr. Y. K. Koo will head to Hyundai Motor Company Head Quarters in Seoul after completing his 3 year tenure as the head of Hyundai India. He has been a part of the senior management for 12 years. During his first stint from 1997-2001, he oversaw the launch of the 1st-gen Santro and Accent. During his second term from 2008-2011, he was involved in the sales and marketing operations. 

Koo was appointed as the MD and CEO in November 2015. Under his leadership, Hyundai launched 8 new products including the new Elantra, Verna, Tucson, Grand i10, Xcent, Elite i20, Creta and the new Santro.