4 May 2005

New Kia appointment

by Trish Whelan. Kia Motors Ireland has announced the appointment of James Brooks to the position of General Manager.

He comes to Kia from Opel Ireland where he has held a number of senior management positions over the past ten years, most recently Fleet Sales Director.

He is a native of Dublin and a certified accountant.

Kia Ireland, established in January 2004 as a branch of Kia Motors UK Limited, is aiming to achieve 2% market share in 2005.