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Hyundai appoints
Erwin Raphael to General Manager of Genesis USA
(February
16,2016) Hyundai Motor America president and chief executive officer
David L. Zuchowski announced this week Erwin Raphael has been appointed
to General Manager for Genesis USA. Last November Hyundai's worldwide
Vice-Chairman Chung Eui-Sun, announced the company would be launching
Genesis, globally, as an independent luxury brand of Hyundai. Industry
insiders expect Genesis will be heavy competition for Lexus,
Mercedes-Benz and BMW in the U.S. market.
As General Manager of the newly formed organization, Mr. Raphael will be
responsible for the strategic direction and management of Genesis
operations in the United States, including sales and marketing. This
summer, he will oversee the introduction of the Genesis G90, a sleek,
new large luxury sedan that has been awarded 5-star ratings for safety
and design. Mr. Raphael will assume his duties March 1, 2016.
Consumers recently got a peek of the brand's creative marketing strategy
during the 2016 Super Bowl with a commercial featuring comedian Kevin
Hart. USA Today's Ad Meter awarded the ad this year's best.
"The position of Genesis General Manager is a critical one to the growth
of this brand in the United States and I couldn't be happier to have
Erwin take this key position," said Zuchowski. "Erwin's depth of product
knowledge, broad dealer experience and skill at flawless execution all
will be called upon as he drives success for this new brand," he said.
Mr. Raphael has been at Hyundai for the last six years, serving in
various roles. Most recently he was the Western Region Director and
General Manager for Hyundai Motor America where he was responsible for
overseeing the operations of more than 165 Hyundai dealerships in the 12
western-most states. He has held other leadership positions at Chrysler,
Toyota Motor Manufacturing and International Truck and Engine Co.
"I'm delighted to assume the position of General Manager for the Genesis
brand," said Raphael. "There's a lot of work to be done to make this
brand the success we all know it can be. With the help of a great team,
I know we will exceed expectations."
In addition to his operations roles at Hyundai, Mr. Raphael is a
founding member and co-chair of Hyundai's Diversity Council where he
advocates for greater dealer diversity, and multicultural marketing. A
U.S. Army veteran, Mr. Raphael is credited with creating a stronger
relationship between Hyundai and veterans returning from combat.
He holds undergraduate and advanced degrees from The Ohio State
University in Math, Chemistry and Economics.
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