Tony Lee heading Kumho’s European business

Gangseung ‘Tony’ Lee is the new head of Kumho Tire Europe GmbH. The tyre maker’s former senior vice president of global marketing commenced his European remit on 1 October, succeeding Namhwa Cho, who is reportedly taking on the role of president of Kumho Tire USA.

Introducing the company’s new Europe region president, Kumho Tire comments that Lee brings with him extensive experience of international management, marketing and sales within the sector. He joined Kumho at the start of last year from Hankook Tire, where he served in a number of roles, including that of managing director within the company’s UK subsidiary, before begin appointed vice-president for marketing and sales at Hankook Tire Europe in 2015.