Mr Chan Uk Jun brings 15 years of experience in sales and marketing functions for General Motors Japan, Jaguar and Mercedes-Benz as well as his role at Kia Motors Europe.

The newly created role of leasing sales manager carries responsibility for all European leasing companies, with Hyundai adding that this is an indication of how important this strategic sales channel is for the carmaker.

Mr Chan Uk Jun’s focus will be on pan-European partnerships with major leasing companies to support direct sales to international clients and the development of the SME segment with white label partnerships.

He will report to Oliver Lajara and Sam Soo Kim, general manager fleet and remarketing.