Kia Europe promotes Sjoerd Knipping to COO; appoints new marketing chief

A portrait of Sjoerd Knipping — Sjoerd Knipping worked for Ford before joining Kia. (KIA)

December 11, 2024 11:18 AM

Kia Europe has promoted Sjoerd Knipping, head of product and marketing, to chief operating officer amid declining volumes at the brand after years of record sales.

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