Hyundai Motor Group Strengthens Software and IT Leadership with Key Executive Appointments
- Hyundai Motor Group announces pivotal executive promotions to accelerate its transformation into a software-defined mobility group
- Eunsook Jin, Head of ICT Management Division at Hyundai Motor Group promoted to President, recognizing her leadership in advancing the Group’s digital transformation
- Seokmoon Ryoo appointed to CEO of Hyundai AutoEver, reinforcing technological and quality-driven competitiveness
Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) today announced key executive appointments in its Software and IT divisions, underscoring its commitment to advancing as a software defined mobility group.
Eunsook Jin, Executive Vice President and Head of ICT Management Division, has been promoted to President, effective January 1st, 2026. This elevation reflects her instrumental role in the Group’s digital transformation and her contributions to securing technological leadership across software and IT domains.
President Jin joined Hyundai Motor Group in 2022 as Head of the ICT Division after serving as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at NHN Corporation, a major Korean IT company. At the Group, she has spearheaded major IT innovation initiatives, including the integration of the Group’s global unified app and the establishment of next generation enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
In March 2025, Jin was appointed as the Group’s first female Board of Director with an IT background. As President, she will continue to advance the Group’s IT infrastructure and enhance its operational capabilities, accelerating digital transformation across all facets of the business.
Seokmoon Ryoo, Senior Vice President and Head of Software Platform Division at Hyundai AutoEver, has been appointed as CEO of the software focused Hyundai affiliate, effective January 1st, 2026. This move aligns with the Group’s strategy of enhancing its technological and quality‑driven edge in software development.
Ryoo joined Hyundai AutoEver in 2024 after serving as CTO at SOCAR, Korea’s mobility innovation platform. During his tenure at Hyundai AutoEver, he led the development of IT systems, software platforms, and vehicle software innovation initiatives.
Under his leadership, Hyundai AutoEver fostered a culture of innovation and talent cultivation in software development. As CEO, Ryoo’s mandate includes strengthening technological and quality excellence while driving greater synergies in Group-wide software innovation.
These leadership changes solidify Hyundai Motor Group’s commitment to technology-driven management and its transition into a software-defined mobility group. The Group continues to make strategic investments to ensure long-term technological competitiveness and sustain its innovation momentum.
