Hyundai's SS Kim Is Leaving India To Lead A Global Role; Will Be Replaced By Unsoo Kim

Hyundai Motor India has announced appointing Unsoo Kim and the company new Managing Director. Kim will take up responsibilities of the company's current Managing Director and CEO, Seon Seob Kim, who is leaving India to lead a global role at Hyundai Motor Company Head Quarters, in Seoul, South Korea. SS Kim has successfully completed his stint of three years in India, and Unsoo Kim, who is currently with the parent company in Korea, will take charge of his new position from January 1, 2022.

Hyundai India in its official statement said, "Unsoo Kim will take up responsibilities of 'Managing Director' at HMI from Seon Seob Kim who will lead a global role at Hyundai Motor Company Head Quarters, Seoul after his successful stint of three years in India. The changes are effective from Jan 01, 2022."

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It was during Kim's tenure that Hyundai launched its first fully connected car - the Venue subcompact SUV and its first EV, the Kona Electric

SS Kim took the helm of Hyundai Motor India on November 30, 2018, replacing the company's previous MD & CEO, YK Koo. It was during Kim's tenure that the company launched its first electric vehicle - the Kona Electric, followed by its first fully connected car with the Venue subcompact SUV and later the new-gen Creta.

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Recently, the carmaker even announced that it will bring in six EV models to India by 2028 - and they will be either SUVs, CUVs or sedans. The total investment towards the R&D and rollout of these cars will be around Rs. 4000 crore.