Christopher Spear Named Vice President Of Government Affairs At Hyundai Motor Company's Washington, DC Office

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Oct 01, 2015, 09:00 ET

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor Company today announced that Christopher T. Spear has joined the Washington, DC office as Vice President of Government Affairs. In this role, Spear will have responsibility for the direction of Hyundai's growing federal and state government affairs practices.

Christopher Spear Named Vice President Of Government Affairs At Hyundai Motor Company's Washington, DC Office

"Chris is a tremendous addition to our Washington office and brings a wealth of federal, state, and policy expertise that will grow Hyundai's voice and influence in Washington and the states," said Ken Lee, Senior Vice President of Hyundai Motor Company. "Chris is a proven veteran of the Washington political landscape and brings a multitude of experiences including senior positions in the U.S. Congress, the private sector, a major trade association, and presidential appointments in the Executive Branch. I am thrilled to have him join our capable staff to take us to the next level."

Spear assumed his role October 1, 2015. He comes to Hyundai from the American Trucking Associations, where he served as Senior Vice President of Legislative Affairs. Previously, Spear was Vice President of Government Relations at Honeywell International, and he held Executive Branch positions including Assistant Secretary of Labor. Spear also served as Legislative Director to U.S. Senator Tim Hutchinson.

"I am excited to join Hyundai's Washington, DC office, and I look forward to having Hyundai at the forefront of federal and state policy discussions. From Hyundai's entrance into the U.S. market almost thirty years ago, it has grown into a substantial part of the U.S. marketplace," Spear said. "A robust and active voice in Washington and the states is a requirement for an innovative company like Hyundai with so many touch points to so many other industries."

Spear holds a Bachelor's Degree of Political Science and a Master of Public Administration from the University of Wyoming.

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