Kia America: The 2023 Time100 List of Most Influential Companies
Summary
- Under its ambitious Plan S strategy, Kia plans to invest approximately $25 billion USD to offer 15 EVs globally by 2027, including the all-new EV91 three-row SUV arriving later this year
- Kia America celebrated its 30th year in business in 2022 and delivered the best annual retail sales in company history
- TIME details how Kia America shed reputation for inexpensive cars amid its long term electrification ambitions
The TIME100 Most Influential Companies highlights companies making an extraordinary impact around the world, and Kia America has been entered!
In order to assemble the list, TIME solicited nominations across sectors and polled global network contributors, correspondents, and outside experts. The editors of TIME evaluated impact, innovation, ambition, and success.
SeungKyu (Sean) Yoon
(President & CEO, Kia North America and Kia America)
“At Kia, we believe movement inspires ideas, and we are honored to be included on TIME’S list of the 100 Most Influential Companies of 2023.”
“Kia’s brand purpose is to provide new products and meaningful services that inspire customers and free up time for the activities that they enjoy the most, and we will continue our efforts to establish an innovative and customer-centric business model.”
Kia has been a leader in mobility in various ways:
- Popularizing EVS
- Delivering sustainable mobility solutions
- Purpose-built vehicles
- Promoting more sustainable production
- Use of recyclable materials
- Clean energy (member of Climate Group’s RE100)
Trust in the Kia brand continues to grow on the strength of award-winning products!
