On the Day of Hyundai Motor's 31 Trillion Investment Announcement... Jose Munoz, President, Visits HMGMA

Town Hall Meeting with Employees
"No Compromise on Safety and Quality"

Jose Munoz, President of Hyundai Motor Company, emphasized to the employees of Hyundai Motor Meta Plant America (HMGMA) in the United States, which is nearing completion, that "there can be no compromise on safety and quality, which is Hyundai's way."

Hyundai Motor Company President Jose Munoz is introducing business strategies at a town hall meeting held on the 24th (local time) at Hyundai Motor Group Meta Plant America (HMGMA) in Georgia, USA. (Munoz LinkedIn)

According to industry sources on the 26th, Munoz stated during a town hall meeting with employees at the HMGMA plant in Georgia, USA, on the 24th (local time), "It is always inspiring to spend time with the people who work hard to realize the vision of this new manufacturing site, which will officially open tomorrow."

On the same day, Chung Eui-sun, Chairman of Hyundai Motor Group, met with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington, D.C., and announced an investment plan of $21 billion (approximately 31 trillion KRW) in the United States by 2028. Vice Chairman Chung Jae-hoon of Hyundai Motor, President Sung Kim of Hyundai Motor, and President Seo Kang-hyun of Hyundai Steel were also present, but Munoz was not seen at the event.

He praised the HMGMA employees by saying, "HMGMA is like a startup," adding, "Although much effort and a long time were spent, very visible and rewarding results have come from the completed facilities and production lines producing beautiful vehicles."

Munoz is also reported to have emphasized Hyundai Motor Group's culture of prioritizing safety and people, as well as its long-term vision.

Since his appointment as CEO, Munoz has been holding town hall meetings consecutively in major regions around the world, starting with Korea last month. Town hall meetings are occasions to meet local employees and share strategies and future visions.

Hyose Munyoz, President of Hyundai Motor Company, is introducing the business strategy at a town hall meeting held on the 24th (local time) at Hyundai Motor Group Meta Plant America (HMGMA) in Georgia, USA. (Munyoz LinkedIn)

On the 4th (local time), he held a town hall meeting with local employees at Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) in Gurgaon, Haryana, India, and on the 6th (local time), he visited Hyundai Motor UK (HMUK) headquarters and Hyundai Motor Europe (HME) regional office.

On the 20th, Munoz attended the Hyundai Motor shareholders' meeting held in Korea for the first time as CEO, stating, "We will seek growth opportunities in line with market changes," and presented the key management strategies for this year as ▲ strengthening EV leadership ▲ innovation in products and services ▲ expansion of global partnerships ▲ establishment of a global one-team system.

Munoz stated, "We plan to expand electric vehicle sales by producing Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 9 at the Meta Plant America (HMGMA) plant in Georgia, USA," adding, "We also plan to add hybrid models by establishing a mixed production system."

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