Motional Appoints Hyundai Motor Veteran Park Sehyuk as New CSO

Autonomous driving technology company Motional announced on the 20th that it has appointed Park Se-hyuk, formerly of Hyundai Motor Company, as Chief Strategy Officer (CSO).

He has over 25 years of experience in corporate strategy, project management, product development, and supply chain management. He will work at the company's headquarters in Boston, USA, overseeing corporate strategy, product, and supply chain divisions.

Sehyuk Park, Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) at Motional [Photo by Motional]

CSO Park previously served as Executive Director of Hyundai Motor Company and Kia's R&D Headquarters and as a vehicle project manager. He led various departments including engineering, design, procurement, quality, and manufacturing, establishing development strategies, goals, and roadmaps. He also formulated strategies for business process improvement and strengthening innovation and collaboration within the organization in Hyundai Motor Company and Kia's corporate innovation division.

He is expected to work closely with Motional's engineering and business departments to support the growth of unmanned car-hailing, delivery services, and commercial partnerships. He will also lead business planning and product strategies, including the development of Motional's next-generation autonomous vehicles (AVs).

Calin Iagnemma, CEO of Motional, said, "We are pleased to welcome CSO Park Se-hyuk, who possesses extensive knowledge in the automotive and mobility sectors and expertise in optimizing corporate strategy and accelerating business goals, as a member of Motional's executive team." He added, "This CSO appointment will greatly help strengthen cooperation between Motional and Hyundai Motor Company and promote knowledge sharing across organizations to realize smarter, safer, and more sustainable transportation."

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