Chung Eui-sun

Chung Eui-sun (born October 18, 1970), also spelled Chung Eui-son, is a South Korean businessman. He is the vice chairman of Hyundai Motor Company and the only son and "heir apparent" of Hyundai Motor Group chairman Chung Mong-koo.

Education

Chung received the bachelor's degree in business management administration from Korea University in 1993 and a Master of Business Administration from the University of San Francisco School of Business in 1997.

Professional experience

• 2009–present: Vice Chairman, Hyundai Motor Company Sales & Planning
• 2005–2009: President, Kia Motors Corporation (sister company of Hyundai Motor)
• 2003–2005: Chief Operating Officer, Hyundai-Kia Corporate Planning Division
• 2001–2002: Deputy Operating Officer, Hyundai Motor's Domestic Sales & Marketing Division
• 2001–2002: Deputy Operating Officer, Hyundai-Kia After-Sales Service Division
• 2000–2002: Deputy Operating Officer, Hyundai Information Technology Center
• 1999–2001: Director, Hyundai Procurement Planning & Coordination Group
• 1994–1999: Deputy Manager, Hyundai Precision and Industries Ltd. (San Francisco, USA)
• 1997–1999: Itochu Corporation (New York, USA)

From 2005 to 2009, Chung was the president of Kia Motors Corp., the subsidiary of Hyundai Motor, which owns 34% of Kia. According to Forbes, Chung is credited with the success of the Kia Cee'd in Europe along with the Soul and the Forte.

Awards and honors

• 2006: World Economic Forum, Young Global Leader
• 2005–present: Asian Archery Federation, President