Contact:
oles_gadacz@hyundai-motor.com

HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY ANNOUNCES THE APPOINTMENT OF OLES GADACZ


11/11/2002 In addition to overseas media relations, Mr. Gadacz, 50, will be responsible for the dissemination of new product information and will work with Hyundai’s overseas distributors to develop more effective corporate communication strategies that will improve public perception of the Hyundai brand.

Mr. Gadacz, a native of Canada and 22-year resident of Korea, brings to his new post a wealth of experience in the automotive industry having served as the Korea correspondent for Automotive News, a Detroit-based weekly newspaper and Automotive News Europe since 1987.

“Around the world, Hyundai stands as a symbol of Korea’s accomplishments and capabilities. I’m truly excited by the challenges of working for Korea’s flagship company,” said Mr. Gadacz.