Hyundai Motor Company to be led by new Spanish CEO | Autoindustriya

Effective January 1, 2025, the Hyundai Motor Company has announced the appointment of José Muñoz as the company’s president and CEO. Muñoz is set to succeed Jaehoon Chang, the current president and CEO who has been promoted to Vice Chair of Hyundai Motor Group.
Prior to joining Hyundai, Muñoz was the Chief Performance Officer for Nissan Motor Corporation and the Chairman of Nissan China and North America. During his 15-year tenure, he achieved significant profit growth and record sales. He also held multiple management positions at Toyota Motor Europe.