Gwanggu Lee appointed MD & CEO of Kia India

Tae Jin Park is retiring after a 4-year stint with Kia India.

Kia India has announced the appointment of Gwanggu Lee as the new Managing Director and CEO of the company, effective immediately.

Lee is the third MD & CEO of the Kia India. He succeeds Kook Hyun Shim and Tae Jin Park, who is retiring after a 4-year stint with Kia India and 36 years with the South Korean automaker.

Gwanggu Lee has over 30 years of experience in the automotive sector. Prior to his recent appointment, Lee held the position of President at Kia Mexico. He has also held leadership positions in the US, Canada, Italy, Kia Headquarters in Central and South America and Kia Europe Headquarters in Germany.

Commenting on this appointment, Gwanggu Lee, MD & CEO of Kia India, said, “I am very excited to assume this responsibility as Kia India has become one of the most loved and trusted brands in just 4 years. With two segment-breaking updates – the new Seltos & 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. It's a privilege to lead a team that has set industry benchmarks, and I shall be contributing towards achieving many more as one team. 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.”