Kumho Tire Appoints New Global President

According to the "European Rubber Magazine" report, a few days ago, South Korea's Kumho Tire Co., Ltd. appointed Kim Chang-kyu as the company's new president and chief executive officer, with immediate effect.

Kim Chang-Kyu, 58 years old, graduated from Korea Sungkyunkwan University with a degree in chemical engineering. He joined Kumho Group in 1977 and worked in the tire department from 1984 to 2000. In recent years, he has served as president and chief executive officer of Kumho Trading Company and Asiana IDT Corporation.

Kim Chang-Kyu said in his inaugural speech that he will focus on product quality and environmental issues, and will further strengthen communication with global customers.