Hyundai Motor Group Recognized for Leadership and Innovation at 2025 Automotive News All-Star Awards
- Heui Won Yang, President and Head of R&D at Hyundai and Kia, was named a 2025 Automotive News All-Star in the Product Development category
- Randy Parker, President and CEO of Hyundai and Genesis Motor North America, was recognized as an All-Star in the U.S. Executive, Global Automaker category
- Hyundai Motor Group builds on its legacy of excellence, with Executive Chair Euisun Chung previously named an Industry Leader in the 2023 All-Star Awards
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Hyundai Motor Group’s commitment to leadership and innovation in the global automotive industry has been recognized with two 2025 Automotive News All-Star Awards. Heui Won Yang, President and Head of the Research and Development Division for Hyundai Motor and Kia, and Randy Parker, President and CEO of Hyundai and Genesis Motor North America, were honored for their transformative contributions over the past year.
Yang was named a 2025 Automotive News All-Star in the Product Development category in recognition of his visionary leadership and groundbreaking innovations that have shaped the future of Hyundai and Kia’s global R&D capabilities. As a driving force behind Hyundai Motor Group’s evolution into a world-class mobility innovator, Yang has led major advances in vehicle development, platform engineering, and the use of lightweight materials – particularly for electric and premium vehicles.
Under his leadership, the company developed a next-generation body platform that streamlined production across Hyundai and Kia’s lineups, boosting manufacturing efficiency and performance. His influence is not only evident in recent milestones but has been acknowledged at the highest levels, including the 2024 Silver Tower Order of Industrial Service Merit awarded by the Korea Automobile Manufacturers Association (KAMA) for his contributions to Korea’s automotive industry.
It is an incredible honor to be recognized by Automotive News for our work in product development. This award reflects the dedication and talent of the entire R&D team at Hyundai Motor Group. We remain committed to pushing the boundaries of innovation to deliver exceptional vehicles for our customers and to drive progress for the industry.
Parker was recognized as a 2025 Automotive News All-Star in the U.S. Executive, Global Automaker category, highlighting his leadership of Hyundai and Genesis operations in North America. Parker’s tenure at Hyundai Motor America has been defined by historic sales growth, positioning the company as one of the fastest-growing mainstream automotive brands in the United States.
Under Parker’s leadership, the company has broken all-time retail sales records for four straight years and expanded Hyundai Motor’s presence as a leader in electrification and sustainable mobility. Parker’s recognition aligns with his contributions to the industry, including being named an Automotive News All-Star in 2021 and an Automotive Hall of Fame Industry Influencer in 2022.
To be recognized as an All-Star by Automotive News is both humbling and gratifying. This honor is a testament to the talented teams and dealers I work with every day, as well as the strength of the Hyundai and Genesis brands. I’m proud of the progress we’ve made and excited to continue delivering innovative and sustainable mobility solutions to our customers.
Randy Parker
The Automotive News All-Star Awards are among the most prestigious recognitions in the global automobile industry, honoring approximately 35 to 40 individuals each year for their transformative contributions. The awards celebrate executives, engineers, designers and other leaders who are driving innovation and advancing the industry.
Hyundai Motor Group has previously been spotlighted in the All-Star Awards, with Euisun Chung, Executive Chair of Hyundai Motor Group, recognized as an Industry Leader in 2023 for his visionary leadership in sustainable mobility and electrification.
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Adriana Cerami
Head of Corporate & Brand PR
acerami@hyundai-europe.comElvira Vella-Herrera
Executive & Internal Communications Senior Expert
eherrera@hyundai-europe.comMaria Bricio
Corporate & Brand Communications Expert
mbricio@hyundai-europe.comPatricia Lammers
Corporate Communications Expert
patricia.lammers@hyundai-europe.comConor Twomey
Head of Product PR
conor.twomey@hyundai-europe.comAdrian Péré
Product PR Manager
apere@hyundai-europe.comKatharina Kupper
Hyundai Newsroom Lead
