Seokmoon Ryoo, Senior Vice President and Head of Software Platform Division at Hyundai AutoEver, has been appointed as CEO of the software focused Hyundai affiliate, effective January 1st, 2026. This move aligns with the Group’s strategy of enhancing its technological and quality driven edge in software development.
Ryoo joined Hyundai AutoEver in 2024 after serving as CTO at SOCAR, Korea’s mobility innovation platform. During his tenure at Hyundai AutoEver, he led the development of IT systems, software platforms, and vehicle software innovation initiatives.
Under his leadership, Hyundai AutoEver fostered a culture of innovation and talent cultivation in software development. As CEO, Ryoo’s mandate includes strengthening technological and quality excellence while driving greater synergies in Group-wide software innovation.
These leadership changes solidify Hyundai Motor Group’s commitment to technology-driven management and its transition into a software-defined mobility group. The Group continues to make strategic investments to ensure long-term technological competitiveness and sustain its innovation momentum.