Hyundai names interim CEO of America unit

William Lee recently took charge of the newly established Hyundai Motor North America, an operation that Hyundai says will provide "greater integration across the entire region to actively respond to evolving market trends and customer needs."

October 30, 2018 05:00 AM

Hyundai Motor Co. named William Lee, who has held various leadership roles in 35 years with the automaker, interim president and CEO of Hyundai Motor America.

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