Hyundai Executive Chair Euisun Chung tops MotorTrend’s 2023 Power List

Updated Jan 17, 2023 | Same topic: Automotive Industry Updates

The man behind Hyundai’s success.

Hyundai Motor Group announced that its Executive Chair, Euisun Chung, earned the top spot on MotorTrend’s 2023 Power List.

Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Euisun Chung

Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Euisun Chung

Chung has risen progressively on the automotive media brand’s Power List over the years. His first appearance was at number 12 in 2018, followed by a fifth place finish in 2022.

Now, the award reflects the Hyundai executive’s leadership efforts in making the brand achieve greater heights. MotorTrend named Chung ‘Person of the Year’ for “leading Hyundai Motor Group into a new age.” It also recognized the models that the Group has launched, describing them as “eye-catching, quality, cleverly packaged, and good value.”

One of these models is the Hyundai Ioniq 5, an all-electric compact crossover. So much so that it won MotorTrend’s 2023 SUV of the Year award, with the Genesis G90 bagging the 2023 Car of the Year award. Soon, we will get to see the award-winning Ioniq 5 in metal as it is slated to make its Philippine debut this January.

Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Euisun Chung

Chung tops MotorTrend's 2023 Power List

Apart from car models, MotorTrend highlighted the Group’s pioneering role in smart city planning and various mobility solutions, including robots and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM).

“As Executive Chair, Chung is putting his stamp on the company’s future. His grasp of where the world and the industry are headed, combined with a desire to make the planet a better place, spurs a broader mission to become a leader in electric vehicles and advanced mobility,” said MotorTrend.

“The man and his vision, and the juggernaut that his company is becoming, loom loud and large. For his vision and leadership, then, Euisun Chung is our 2023 MotorTrend Person of the Year,” added the automotive media brand.

Hyundai Ioniq 5 front view

Hyundai Ioniq 5

In addition, MotorTrend selected other Hyundai Motor Group executives to join its 2023 Power List. For your reference, you can check out the list below:

  • Luc Donckerwolke, President and Chief Creative Officer of Hyundai Motor Group (#3)
  • Jose Muñoz, President and Global Chief Operating Officer of Hyundai Motor Company (#10)
  • SangYup Lee, Executive Vice President and Head of Hyundai Global Design Center (#28)
  • Karim Habib, Executive Vice President and Head of Kia Global Design Center (#44)

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Know more about Hyundai

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In the local market, Hyundai Motor Philippines Inc., under the leadership of Lee Dong-Wook now sells Hyundai models locally as of 2022.  

The brand’s lineup consists of the new crossovers which includes the Tucson, Santa Fe, and Creta. Under the MPV category, the Korean marque then has the new Staria model. The most affordable model in the local Hyundai lineup is the Creta's GL variant, which is priced at Php 998,000. The most expensive meanwhile is the Santa Fe, which retails at Php 2,420,000.

Of note, Philkotse makes sure to update its Hyundai car price list as needed. It also provides an up-to-date list of car promos for the said brand, as well as a list of Hyundai dealerships around the country. 

Rex Sanchez

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