- Yongsung will lead both the domestic and international strategy for sales and go-to-market for Ola Electric
- A 35-year veteran with Hyundai Motor and Kia, Yongsung brings global automotive sales experience from around the world
Ola Electric has announced the appointment of Yongsung Kim as Head of Global Sales and Distribution, overseeing India and international markets. Yongsung will lead both the domestic and international strategy for sales and go-to-market for Ola Electric.
Bhavish Aggarwal, Chairman and Group CEO, Ola, said, “I am excited to have Yongsung join our team at Ola Electric and look forward to collaborating with him as we launch our range of electric products around the world. His expertise in sales, distribution and service will be critical for our global expansion and for bringing our advanced, innovative electric products to our customers.”
Brings global automotive sales experience from around the world
A 35-year veteran with Hyundai Motor and Kia, Yongsung brings global automotive sales experience from around the world, including North America, Europe, UK, Middle East, Africa, ASEAN, Asia Pacific and India where he spent several years, first with Hyundai Motor and then with Kia, to build their market-leading presence in India.
Y S Kim said, “I am very excited to join Ola Electric and its team to develop a winning strategy for India and global sales for its range of EV products, beginning with the Ola Scooter. With this new assignment, I also returned to India, where I had spent several years in the sales teams of Hyundai Motors and Kia, so it is doubly satisfying for me and a great opportunity to work together towards putting India on the world EV map.”
