Hyundai Motor Company Australia (HMCA) has announced the appointment of a new chief operating officer, effective August 6.
John Kett will report to HMCA chief executive JW Lee. Kett has 30 years of experience, both nationally and internationally, in the automotive industry.
He has had senior positions at General Motors, Shanghai Auto Industry Corp (SAIC), Ssangyong Motors and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA).
Kett will be leaving his current role as the head of Holden’s Maven mobility programme at General Motors.
“It is a great honour to join Australia’s third-largest car company as chief operating officer,” Kett says.
“Hyundai’s ambition, both in Australia and globally, is unrivalled – not only for its pace in product development, but for its determined movement into autonomy, hydrogen, electric vehicles, mobility service and connectivity.”
Lee says he is sure Kett will be a successful and inspiration chief operating officer.
“John has an impressive track record in the automotive industry and has achieved great results throughout his long career,” Lee says.
“I’m sure we will see even more success in the years to come, and I look forward to being part of that success,” Kett adds.
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