Mumbai: Kia India has announced the appointment of Atul Sood as Senior Vice President – Sales & Marketing, effective immediately.
In his new role, Sood will report to Joonsu Cho, Chief Sales Officer, Kia India, and will be responsible for steering the brand’s nationwide sales strategy and operations.
With close to three decades of experience in the automotive industry, Atul Sood brings a wealth of knowledge in business growth, dealer network expansion, and customer-focused innovations. Before joining Kia, he most recently served as President and Director at Toyota Mobility Solutions and Services India (TMSS).
Sood’s previous stints include key leadership roles at Toyota Kirloskar Motors and Toyota Motor Asia Pacific. He holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing from Symbiosis Centre for Management & HRD (SCMHRD), Pune, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology.
Gwanggu Lee, Managing Director and CEO, Kia India, said, “We are thrilled to welcome Atul Sood to the Kia India family. His deep industry expertise and strategic acumen will be invaluable as we continue to strengthen our market position and enhance customer satisfaction. We look forward to his leadership and contribution in driving the next phase of our growth journey.”
Atul Sood, sharing his enthusiasm for the new role, added, “I am excited to join Kia India at such a dynamic time in its evolution. Kia has established itself as a forward-thinking and customer-focused brand and its commitment to innovation and customer delight resonates strongly with me. I am looking forward to working with the team to deliver exceptional value and drive sustainable growth across the country.”
Sood’s appointment comes at a critical juncture for Kia India, as the brand continues to build on its strong performance in the Indian automotive market and prepares for its next phase of expansion.
