HMGMA President & CEO
Oscar (Ohchung) Kwon is a distinguished professional in manufacturing engineering at Hyundai Motor Group, boasting more than three decades of experience in the automotive industry.
Born and raised in South Korea, Mr. Kwon pursued higher education at Yeungnam University, where he majored in mechanical design and successfully completed his degree.
Mr. Kwon joined Hyundai Motor Group in 1992, and since then, he has played a pivotal role in the production operations at key global manufacturing facilities of Hyundai/Kia. His extensive expertise and leadership were further recognized in 2017 when he was appointed as the Chief Manufacturing Officer at the Kia India plant.
In 2022, Mr. Kwon assumed the position of CEO at Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA), a cutting-edge technology hub for electrified vehicle production.
In this role, he has been instrumental in overseeing the establishment of the new manufacturing plant and the initiation of automobile production, driving innovation and excellence in the industry.