Hyundai Motor Group Names First Female President, Accelerates Tech-Focused Shift
Hyundai Motor Group is strategically bolstering its software and details technology capabilities with key leadership changes, including the historic appointment of Jin Eun-sook as the company’s first female president. The move signals a decisive push towards becoming a software-centered mobility company,according to a company release issued on Thursday.
The appointments, announced on the 24th, reflect a broader effort to enhance the group’s competitiveness in a rapidly evolving automotive landscape.Alongside President Jin’s promotion, ryu Seok-moon has been designated as the new CEO of Hyundai Autoever, the group’s software arm.
President Jin, an information technology (IT) expert, has been with Hyundai Motor Group as 2022, initially as head of the Information and Communications Technology Division. She has been instrumental in driving the group’s IT innovation strategy, overseeing the integration of global applications and the implementation of a next-generation enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. “She has led the innovation of Hyundai Motor Group’s information technology ecosystem,” one analyst noted, “and fostered a developer-centered organizational culture.” Prior to joining Hyundai, President Jin held leadership positions as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of NHN and Head of naver Technology Center, bringing a wealth of experience to her new role. She was appointed as Hyundai Motor Company’s first female and IT expert internal director in March of this year.
New CEO Ryu Seok-moon brings a strong background in software growth and platform building to Hyundai Autoever. Having led the software platform division as joining the company last year, he has spearheaded critical projects related to vehicle software and IT infrastructure. His previous roles as Chief Technology Officer of SoCar and Technical Director of Riot Games demonstrate a proven track record of technological leadership in both the IT and mobility sectors. He is recognized for his commitment to fostering a culture of innovation and developing top-tier software developers.
Hyundai Motor Group intends to strengthen “technology-centered management” through these personnel changes. President Jin Eun-sook will focus on accelerating digital conversion by enhancing the group’s IT infrastructure and developing a future-proof IT strategy. CEO Ryu Seok-moon will concentrate on maximizing software innovation synergy across the group, prioritizing technology and quality.
These strategic appointments underscore Hyundai Motor Group’s commitment to adapting to the future of mobility, where software plays an increasingly pivotal role. The company is positioning itself to not only manufacture vehicles, but to deliver comprehensive, software-driven mobility solutions.
Why: Hyundai Motor group is shifting its focus to become a software-centered mobility company to remain competitive in the evolving automotive industry.
Who: Jin Eun-sook was appointed as the company’s first female president, and Ryu Seok-moon was named CEO of Hyundai Autoever.
What: The appointments represent a strategic effort to strengthen the group’s software and IT capabilities.
How did it end?: The appointments were announced on the 24th and signal a commitment to technology-centered management and digital transformation, positioning Hyundai for a future focused on software-driven mobility solutions.
