Written by Lee Min Hyun
Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chairman Jeong Eui-seon / Provided by Hyundai Motor Group
Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chairman Jeong Eui-sun has been named Industry Leader of the Year by US-based Automotive News Media for his unwavering vision to develop smarter and more sustainable mobility solutions.
Automotive News All-Stars is a prestigious award with a 40-year history. Chong received the title this year for his contributions to the development of the automotive and technology industries.
“I would like to thank the Automotive News team for this special award,” said Chong. “We are honored to be named a 2023 All-Star Industry Leader. This award recognizes the entire Hyundai Motor Group family and our partners around the world who have worked hard and been dedicated to ensuring we achieve our vision. Celebrating smart, sustainable mobility and human progress. ”
Automotive News reported that Chung has made the world's third-largest auto group famous for electric vehicles and hydrogen energy, in addition to luxury and purpose-built cars.
The media also acknowledged Hyundai's vision to transform into a smart mobility provider, calling Chung's concept bold, futuristic and abstract, and adding his focus on advanced robotics, artificial intelligence and advanced air mobility. He stated that this promotion will create “mobility of things'' that covers movement. In every form.
Previous recipients of this title include Ford Executive Chairman Bill Ford in 2020, General Motors Chairman and CEO Mary Barra in 2018, and Fiat Chrysler in 2014.・Automobiles CEO Sergio Marchionne received the award.
The automaker said that under Chung's leadership, Hyundai Motor Group is transitioning into a mobility solutions provider that aims to benefit the entire world.
This is not the first time he has won such a prestigious award. Chung was named MotorTrend's “Person of the Year” in 2023. Last year, he also received the title of Visionary of the Year in Newsweek magazine's “World's Greatest Auto Destroyer Award''. Chong also won the Issigonis Trophy from British Autocar in 2021.
Chung became president of Kia Motors, a small affiliate of Hyundai Motors, in 2005 and was promoted to vice chairman of Hyundai Motors in 2009. The following year, he assumed the highest role as executive chairman of Hyundai Motor Group.
