Jaguar Land Rover Korea announced Tuesday that Magnus Hansson, head of JLR Japan, has been named its new CEO and will oversee both the South Korean and Japanese markets.
Hansson, a Swedish national, brings over 25 years of experience in the global automotive industry, having held senior positions across Europe, North America and Asia.
He began his career at Saab in 2000 before taking on key roles at Nissan and Infiniti, overseeing operations in the Asia-Pacific region and global market.
Hansson has headed JLR’s Japanese operations since 2013, overseeing the British premium carmaker's business development and strengthening its position in the market over the past 13 years.
JLR Korea said it expects him to draw on his experience in Japan and other global markets to support the company’s continued growth in South Korea.
“I am honored to take on this new role and lead JLR’s next phase of growth in Korea,” said Hansson.
“By understanding the high expectations of Korean customers and the unique characteristics of the market, I will work closely with our retail partners to further strengthen JLR’s distinctive brand and customer experience.”
Robin Colgan, the outgoing CEO of JLR Korea, will move to a new role as JLR’s director of communications, insights and design.
sahn@heraldcorp.com
