Kia India, a leading mass-premium automaker, has announced a significant executive appointment. Mr. Atul Sood is now the Senior Vice President – Sales & Marketing, effective July 11, 2025. He will report directly to Mr. Joonsu Cho, Chief Sales Officer, Kia India, and will spearhead the brand’s nationwide sales strategy and operations.
Mr. Gwanggu Lee, Managing Director and CEO of Kia India, expressed enthusiasm about the new appointment. He said,
“We are thrilled to welcome Atul Sood to Kia India family. His deep industry expertise and strategic acumen will be invaluable as we continue to strengthen our market position and enhance customer satisfaction”.
Mr. Lee also noted,
“We look forward to his leadership and contribution in driving the next phase of our growth journey”.
A Leader with Proven Expertise
Mr. Sood brings nearly three decades of rich experience in the automotive industry to Kia India. Most recently, he served as President and Director at Toyota Mobility Solutions and Services India (TMSS). Prior to this, he held impactful roles at Toyota Kirloskar Motors and Toyota Motor Asia Pacific.
His impressive track record includes pan-India business growth, extensive dealer network expansion, and customer-centric innovations. These strengths position him as a key driver for bolstering Kia’s leadership in the Indian market and accelerating its next phase of growth. Mr. Sood holds a PGDM in Marketing from Symbiosis Centre for Management & HRD (SCMHRD, Pune) and a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology.
Driving Kia’s Next Phase of Growth
On his appointment, Mr. Atul Sood shared his excitement. He stated,
“I am excited to join Kia India at such a dynamic time in its evolution”.
He recognized Kia’s strong market position, adding,
“Kia has established itself as a forward-thinking and customer-focused brand and its commitment to innovation and customer delight resonates strongly with me”.
Mr. Sood looks forward to working with the team to deliver exceptional value and drive sustainable growth across the country. As a reputed leader, he brings a future-ready vision and deep operational expertise to steer Kia India’s sales transformation.
About Kia India
In April 2017, Kia India signed an MOU with the State Government of Andhra Pradesh to build a new manufacturing facility at Anantapur District. The company began mass production in August 2019 and boasts an installed annual production capacity of 300,000 units. Under its “Movement that Inspires” brand identity, reimagined in April 2021, Kia has launched eight vehicles in India. These include the Seltos, Syros, Sonet, Carens, Carens Clavis, Carnival, EV6, and EV9. Kia India has completed almost 1.5 million vehicle dispatches from its Anantapur plant, including over 1.2 million domestic sales and over 3.67 lakh exports. The brand also leads in connected cars, with more than 4.5 lakh connected cars on Indian roads. Kia maintains a widespread network of 744 touchpoints across 329 cities.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: Who is the new Senior Vice President – Sales & Marketing for Kia India? A: Mr. Atul Sood has been appointed as the new Senior Vice President – Sales & Marketing for Kia India.
Q2: When is Mr. Atul Sood’s appointment effective? A: His appointment is effective from July 11, 2025.
Q3: What will be Mr. Atul Sood’s primary responsibilities at Kia India? A: He will lead the brand’s nationwide sales strategy and operations.
Q4: What is Mr. Atul Sood’s professional background before joining Kia India? A: Mr. Sood brings nearly three decades of experience in the automotive industry. He most recently served as President and Director at Toyota Mobility Solutions and Services India (TMSS) and held roles at Toyota Kirloskar Motors and Toyota Motor Asia Pacific.
Q5: To whom will Mr. Atul Sood report at Kia India? A: He will report to Mr. Joonsu Cho, Chief Sales Officer, Kia India.
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