Global President and Chief Operating Officer, Hyundai Motor Company | President and CEO, Hyundai and Genesis Motor North America
Happy U.S. Independence Day! During the pandemic, in a small room in a county courthouse, I raised my right hand and pledged to uphold the U.S. Constitution. After 12 years living in California and Tennessee, I became a U.S. Citizen. To be sure, I will always be a Muñoz de Madrid, and I will always cheer for my “Los Blancos,” Real Madrid, the 15-time Champions League winners; but America is now my home. America is also Hyundai’s home. We started as a Korean company that happens to be global. Today, we’re a global company that happens to be Korean. Here in America, we’re an American company. We’re investing $12.6 billion and creating more than 40,000 direct and indirect jobs in Georgia to build Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) and two battery joint ventures. According to an economic impact study conducted by the Center for Automotive Research, Hyundai and its dealers are responsible for creating 190,000 jobs in America, contributing more than $20 billion dollars in economic impact in America, EVERY YEAR. With our planned investments there are more than 62,000 additional jobs coming to America. From the coasts and across the heartland, more than 850 Hyundai and Genesis dealers are pillars in their communities. With our success in this great country, Hyundai is not only realizing its own American Dream, we’re also helping tens of thousands of Americans achieve theirs as well. On behalf of all of us at Hyundai, here’s hoping you and family and friends have a festive and safe Fourth of July holiday. It’s a great time to be with Hyundai.
Querido amigo: Eres un crack por toda tu aportación a la industria mundial del automóvil. Un líder como nuestro equipo…el Real Madrid. Un fuerte abrazo
Estimado Jose, Congrats on your U.S. citizenship! Your journey is truly inspiring. Wishing you and your beautiful family a fantastic Fourth of July! Un fuerte abrazo, Jose Best, Jose
Congratulations!!! Thank you for sharing this wonderful story!!! I hope you, your family and friends had a great 4th of July. I totally understand your great passion with the Hyundai Group and with its tributes in investing and great job opportunities. I had the great honor of working for many years and seeing the KIA plant in West Point, GA, then called, Kia Motors Manufacturing of Georgia - KMMG, being built from the ground up and experienced all their success and community contributions. I have wonderful memories, great colleagues and long lasting friendship.
Thank you for sharing this story and your leadership!
I hope that some of those millions will be used to make consumers whole again. The ones that purchased vehicles that have defective engines that should be covered under the manufacturer's 100,000 mile\10 year warranty that you so proudly advertise. It saddens me to see hard working Americans having to fight to get the repairs covered.
Happy 4th Jose!! 👊🇺🇸🎉
Congratulations. After wearing the Army uniform and becoming an officer, I always admire the greatness of our country. I love the 4th of July and Veterans Day and Memorial Day has a special, but hard place in my heart. Here is a Straight and Stalwart Salute.
Congrats José Muñoz !! America was built on the contributions of hard working immigrants like you and my grandfather and mother who escaped from Germany in 1933. One became a lecturer at Columbia University and the President of the NYS Fire Chiefs Association and the other taught 6th graders for decades while raising 6 sons. Keep up the good work - you are really making a difference!
Happy U.S. Independence Day! Congratulations on your U.S. citizenship Jose ! Your journey is inspiring, and Hyundai’s growth in America is remarkable. The $12.6 billion investment and job creation in Georgia demonstrate Hyundai's commitment to the U.S. market. Wishing you and your family a festive and safe Fourth of July! Best regards, Ali Alayyan
Head of Global Business at INNOCEAN
1moThank you for sharing this amazing story on this special day! God bless America and Hyundai!!!