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GM Korea taps auto veteran to lead Cadillac operations

Kim Young-sik

GM Korea appointed Kim Young-sik as president and representative director of Cadillac on Friday. Kim will lead business operations including marketing, sales and post-sales service of Cadillac Korea effective Oct. 1.

Kim has more than 25 years of experience in the automotive industry, having started his career at Hyundai Motor. He has held various leadership positions at a number of auto companies including BMW Korea and Mercedes-Benz Korea.

“Cadillac has great heritage, brand character and worldwide recognition,” Kim said.

Chang Jae-joon, who has served as president of Cadillac Korea since November 2009, will be assigned to head the Chevrolet brand and dealer network under GM Korea.