Tony Whitehorn, managing director of HMUK has been promoted to president and CEO at the company.

The news was revealed at Hyundai’s annual dealer conference and it’s the first time that a managing director has been promoted to president and CEO in the history of Hyundai Motor Europe.

Hyundai UK’s current president, Ike Oh, will remain at HMUK and work alongside Tony Whitehorn as chief executive co-ordinator.