Hansung Motor, the official dealer of Mercedes-Benz, announced on September 2nd that Marco Kim has been appointed as the new CEO, effective September 1st.
Marco Kim, the new CEO of Hansung Motor, is a global automotive expert who has gained management consulting and leadership experience in luxury and premium automobile sales across various global automotive brands.
Born in Korea and having spent his formative years and education in Australia, Marco graduated with a medical degree and a master’s in business administration from the University of Queensland. After obtaining his certified accountant qualification, he worked as a client director at Deloitte Motor Industry Services in Australia, providing specialized consulting to global automotive brands, which marked the beginning of his journey in the automotive industry.
Additionally, he has collaborated with global brands such as Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Jaguar, Land Rover, Infiniti, and Volvo, serving as a leader in the retail sector for Australia’s premium global automotive brands.
President Marco Kim will oversee the strategy for all divisions at Hansung Motor, leveraging his accumulated know-how from the global automotive market to play a leading role in designing future strategies for sustainable growth in the rapidly changing domestic automotive market.
“It is an honor and a heavy responsibility to take on an important role at Hansung Motor, the largest dealer of Mercedes-Benz in Korea,” said President Marco Kim. “I will continuously strive to enhance the strategic initiatives and innovations necessary for the sustainable growth of Hansung Motor in accordance with the changing automotive market.”
Meanwhile, former CEO Wolf Aufsprung will participate in management alongside Marco Kim for a transitional period to ensure a smooth and effective handover while mentoring the management team.
Former CEO Wolf Aufsprung stated, “With the appointment of Marco Kim as the new CEO, who has rich experience with global automotive brands, Hansung Motor will possess an expert capable of leading strategic innovations for continued future growth. I expect Hansung Motor to make significant contributions to advancing further in the Korean import car market.”
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