Kia India announces Atul Sood as Senior Vice President – Sales & Marketing

Kia India has appointed Atul Sood as Senior Vice President – Sales & Marketing, effective July 11. In his new role, Sood will oversee the company’s nationwide sales strategy and operations, reporting to Joonsu Cho, Chief Sales Officer, Kia India.

Sood joins Kia with nearly three decades of experience in the automotive industry. He most recently served as President and Director at Toyota Mobility Solutions and Services India (TMSS). His previous roles include leadership positions at Toyota Kirloskar Motors and Toyota Motor Asia Pacific.

Gwanggu Lee, Managing Director and CEO of Kia India, said, “We are thrilled to welcome Atul Sood to Kia India family. His deep industry expertise and strategic acumen will be invaluable as we continue to strengthen our market position and enhance customer satisfaction. We look forward to his leadership and contribution in driving the next phase of our growth journey.”

Commenting on his appointment, Sood said, “I am excited to join Kia India at such a dynamic time in its evolution. Kia has established itself as a forward-thinking and customer-focused brand and its commitment to innovation and customer delight resonates strongly with me. I am looking forward to working with the team to deliver exceptional value and drive sustainable growth across the country.”

Sood holds a postgraduate diploma in marketing from the Symbiosis Centre for Management & HRD (SCMHRD, Pune) and a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology.