Hyundai Motor appointed Jose Munoz as its new president and chief executive, making him the first non-Korean leader of the auto giant.

Hyundai Motor has named Jose Munoz, its U.S. chief and global chief operating officer, as co-CEO, the first appointment of a foreign national to that rank at a major South Korean conglomerate. The move - along with the appointment of a former U.

Hyundai Motor has appointed José Muñoz, head of U.S. operations and global chief operating officer, as its first foreign CEO, marking the first time a major South Korean company has appointed a foreign CEO.

Hyundai Motor Company has appointed its first foreign chief executive officer (CEO) in an attempt to expand the company outside of South Korea and solidify its leadership in areas such as electrification.

Hyundai Motor appoints non-Korean as CEO This photo, provided by Hyundai Motor Co., shows Jose Munoz, the company's global chief operating officer and president and CEO of its North American operations for Hyundai and its luxury Genesis brand.

Hyundai Motor has appointed Jose Munoz, head of the carmaker’s U.S. business and global chief operating officer, as its first foreign CEO. The move, announced during the carmaker's year-end management reshuffle on Friday,