Hyundai President and Global COO José Muñoz Named Executive of the Year by NEMPA

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Jul 31, 2024, 09:30 ET

Hyundai Santa Fe also awarded Best Midsize SUV by NEMPA
Genesis Electrified GV70 awarded Best Premium Compact SUV

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- President and chief operating officer of Hyundai Motor Company, and president and CEO of Hyundai and Genesis Motor North America José Muñoz was named Executive of the Year by the New England Motor Press Association (NEMPA) at the media organizations' annual award ceremony in Boston. Additionally, Hyundai's all-new Santa Fe was named Best Midsize SUV and the Genesis Electrified GV70 was named Best Compact SUV for their innovative designs, customer appeal and overall excellence in wintery conditions. NEMPA evaluates over 100 vehicles over the course of the winter months each year. Over 50 vehicles were evaluated at the drive program by NEMPA members.

Jose Munoz, president and global chief operating officer, Hyundai Motor Company and president and CEO Hyundai and Genesis Motor America named Executive of the Year by NEMPA.

The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy is photographed in Irvine, CA., on July 5, 2023.

"I am truly honored to be named as the NEMPA executive of the year," said José Muñoz. "This recognition goes to all the hard-working women and men of Hyundai who are delivering beautifully designed, high quality, safety focused, eco-friendly vehicles with technology that customers want and value. The Hyundai and Genesis product recognitions by the organization also remind our workforce that we are making a difference in the lives of many – allowing them to be a part of the American dream with award-winning vehicles on their life's journey."

"In the past five years under Mr. Munoz' leadership, Hyundai has emerged as an innovator in vehicle design, new vehicle segments, made electric vehicles desirable with class-leading range and performance, and continued to offer customers a choice of powertrains that fit their needs," said Clifford Atiyeh, president, NEMPA. "Such significant accomplishments do not come easy and NEMPA is recognizing the esteemed leadership of José Muñoz as Executive of the Year."

About the New England Motor Press Association
The New England Motor Press Association is a united guild of working journalists in six states and a committed partner to every major automaker. NEMPA members, who live among the most densely populated and diverse markets in the country, deliver trusted content to millions of car shoppers in New England and nationally on the internet, radio, television, newspapers, and magazines. For nearly 35 years, NEMPA has played an integral role in the automotive industry with access to vetted, ever-expanding media outlets, exclusive events, and awards that reflect the group's rigorous vehicle testing and constant recognition of the people making it all possible. For more information, please visit www.nempa.org.

Hyundai Motor America
Hyundai Motor America offers U.S. consumers a technology-rich lineup of cars, SUVs, and electrified vehicles, while supporting Hyundai Motor Company's Progress for Humanity vision. Hyundai has significant operations in the U.S., including its North American headquarters in California, the Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama assembly plant, the all-new Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (in development in Georgia), and several cutting-edge R&D facilities. These operations, combined with those of Hyundai's 835 independent dealers, contribute $20.1 billion annually and 190,000 jobs to the U.S. economy, according to a recent economic impact report. For more information, visit www.hyundainews.com.