SEOUL, August 25, 2025 – Hyundai Motor Group’s commitment to leadership and innovation in the global automotive industry has been recognized with two 2025 Automotive News All-Star Awards. Heui Won Yang, President and Head of the Research and Development Division for Hyundai Motor and Kia, and Randy Parker, President and CEO of Hyundai and Genesis Motor North America, were honored for their transformative contributions over the past year.
Yang was named a 2025 Automotive News All-Star in the Product Development category in recognition of his visionary leadership and groundbreaking innovations that have shaped the future of Hyundai and Kia’s global R&D capabilities. As a driving force behind Hyundai Motor Group’s evolution into a world-class mobility innovator, Yang has led major advances in vehicle development, platform engineering, and the use of lightweight materials – particularly for electric and premium vehicles.
Under his leadership, the company developed a next-generation body platform that streamlined production across Hyundai and Kia’s lineups, boosting manufacturing efficiency and performance. His influence is not only evident in recent milestones but has been acknowledged at the highest levels, including the 2024 Silver Tower Order of Industrial Service Merit awarded by the Korea Automobile Manufacturers Association (KAMA) for his contributions to Korea’s automotive industry.