JLR Korea announced on November 10 that it has appointed Magnus Hansson as its new CEO. Hansson will continue to serve as the head of JLR's Japanese subsidiary while overseeing operations in both the Korean and Japanese markets.
Hansson officially took office on November 1, succeeding Robin Colgan, who has transitioned to the role of Director of Communication, Insight, and Design at JLR.
A native of Sweden, Hansson is a seasoned executive with over 25 years of experience in the global automotive industry. He began his career at Saab in 2000 and has worked across European, North American, and Asian markets, holding key positions related to Asia-Pacific and global operations at Nissan and Infiniti.
Since 2013, Hansson has led JLR's Japanese subsidiary, enhancing brand competitiveness and expanding the business foundation in the Japanese market.
Hansson expressed his enthusiasm, stating, "I am honored to take on this new role to drive JLR's next growth in the Korean market."
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