Kia appoints Won Kyu Kang as its new Head of Design Innovation

Kia Motors Corporation has appointed Won Kyu Kang as Vice President and Head of the Kia Design Innovation Group. Starting in his new role in November, Kang will be based at Kia's design headquarters, the Kia Design Centre in Namyang, Korea and will report to Karim Habib, Senior Vice President and Head of Kia Design Centre.

Specialising in advanced design planning, Kang will lead the strategic development of Kia's design by giving shape to future design plans in both exterior and interior design across the entire product portfolio.

His appointment is the latest development in Kia's move to establish a leadership position in electrification and capitalise on new design opportunities. Advanced design is seen as a key element of this, with electric and electrified vehicles posing new challenges and opportunities in form and architecture.