HMMA undergoes leadership changes

After completing construction, launching commercial production, and holding a grand opening, Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama's (HMMA) leadership team is undergoing several changes. This is part of Hyundai Motor Co.'s strategy and on-going management philosophy to transition the leadership team that was responsible for construction and the start of commercial production with a new team that will oversee HMMA's transition to full-scale commercial production.

Effective immediately, M. H. Lee, president and CEO of HMMA has a new position with Hyundai Motor Company in Korea. Lee was responsible for the strategic direction and management of HMMA's company operations. Before joining the HMMA team, he was the plant manager of Hyundai Motor in India. Lee joined Hyundai Motors in 1972 and has been with the company for 33 years.

B.M. Ahn, executive vice president of administration and HR, and Mark Lee, executive vice president of purchasing and procurement, also have been transferred to new assignments in Korea. For the past four years, Ahn has been an integral part of HMMA's negotiations with various state, city, and county governmental entities and played a significant role in bringing Hyundai to Montgomery. Lee was responsible for overseeing the development of the complex parts supply structure, which includes both Korean and U.S. suppliers.

Mr. Joo-Soo Ahn has been named as the new president and CEO of HMMA. Ahn comes to HMMA from Hyundai's Asan Plant in Asan, Korea, where he served as COO. Ahn is overseeing HMMA's transition to full-scale commercial production.