18-MAR-2014
Seoul
Byung Mo Ahn promoted to Vice Chairman of Kia Motors Corporation
During Mr. Ahn's tenure, Kia's U.S. sales have nearly doubled and the West Point, Georgia-based manufacturing plant, which began production in 2009, has produced more than 1.2 million vehicles. In 2013, the Optima midsize sedan assembled at KMMG was KMA's best-selling vehicle and set an all-time, single-nameplate annual sales record for the brand at 155,893 vehicles, while sales of the iconic Soul urban passenger vehicle increased for the fourth consecutive year.
2014 marks Kia's 20th anniversary in the U.S., and Mr. Ahn's promotion furthers the organization's efforts to concentrate on quality, strengthen the brand, elevate the ownership experience and identify new segments for growth. Following the launch of the Cadenza premium sedan in 2013, KMA is currently introducing the K900 luxury sedan, which signals the beginning of a new era for the brand in the key global market of the United States.
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