Hyundai's Sangyup Lee is 2023 World Car Person of the Year

sangyup lee 1

Hyundai and Genesis Global Design Center Head Sangyup Lee was named the 2023 World Car Person of the Year by the prestigious automotive institution, World Car Awards.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • What Hyundai vehicles was Sangyup Lee involved in?

    Sangyup Lee was involved in the development of various Hyundai models such as the Hyundai Ioniq 6, the all-new Hyundai Kona, and the Hyundai N Vision 74.
  • Who was the Hyundai executive hailed as the 2022 World Car Person of the Year?

    The 2022 World Car Person of the Year was Hyundai Motor Group Chief Creative Officer and President for Design Luc Donckerwolke.
  • Lee was chosen by the World Car Awards jury panel, which consists of 100 journalists from 32 countries. The other nominees were BYD Chairman and President Wang Chuanfu, BMW Group Open Innovations Research Engineer Dr. Stella Clarke, Lucid Motors Chief Executive Officer and Chief Technology Officer Peter Rawlinson, and Toyota Motor Corporation Gazoo Racing Company GR Corolla Chief Engineer Naoyuki Sakamoto.

    Per World Car Awards, Lee won the vote of the jury thanks to his “strong design philosophy, vision, and leadership,” which according to the organization, were “ instrumental in shaping Hyundai’s new design language, as demonstrated by the brand’s recent successes.”

    Lee is the creative mind behind some of the South Korean marque’s stunning and innovative concept and production cars in 2022. The vehicles Lee was involved in include the Hyundai Ioniq 6, the all-new Hyundai Kona, and the Hyundai N Vision 74.

    sangyup lee

    “This honor is not the recognition of an individual but a testament to a shared collective passion for creativity encouraged by the dedication of Hyundai top management who set us high standards to achieve. It is the unwavering diligence of the many talented people who contribute to making Hyundai Design what it is today. Exceptional leadership presents us with thought-provoking challenges, and each design team member provides invaluable support to deliver successful results. Hyundai is taking on many challenges, but this is just the beginning. We believe our greatest achievements lie ahead of us,” commented Lee.

    Lee was the second person from Hyundai to have won the award. In 2022, World Car Awards named Hyundai Motor Group Chief Creative Officer and President for Design Luc Donckerwolke World Car Person of the Year.

    Photos from Hyundai

    Also read: 

    Hyundai Motor Group, KT Corporation expand partnership to improve connected car services

    Hyundai Motor Group to launch various EV models in 2023

    Hyundai Motor Group, Boston Dynamics invest US$400-M to create AI institute

    Read All

    Featured Articles

    Recommended Articles For You

    Read All

    Featured Hyundai Cars

    Hyundai Car Articles From Zigwheels

    • News
    • Article Feature
    • Road Test
    • Hyundai expands presence in Abad Santos, Marilao
      Hyundai expands presence in Abad Santos, Marilao
      Ruben Manahan IV . Today
    • 9th PIMS: Hyundai Motor PH to showcase Santa Fe Hybrid, Tucson Hybrid, Elantra N
      9th PIMS: Hyundai Motor PH to showcase Santa Fe Hybrid, Tucson Hybrid, Elantra N
      Paulo Papa . Oct 23, 2024
    • 9th PIMS: Hyundai Motor PH to showcase Santa Fe Hybrid, Tucson Hybrid, Elantra N
      9th PIMS: Hyundai Motor PH to showcase Santa Fe Hybrid, Tucson Hybrid, Elantra N
      Paulo Papa . Oct 23, 2024
    • 9th PIMS: Hyundai Motor PH to showcase Santa Fe Hybrid, Tucson Hybrid, Elantra N
      9th PIMS: Hyundai Motor PH to showcase Santa Fe Hybrid, Tucson Hybrid, Elantra N
      Paulo Papa . Oct 23, 2024
    • Hyundai Motor’s brand valuation climbs to $23-B
      Hyundai Motor’s brand valuation climbs to $23-B
      Cesar Miguel . Oct 22, 2024
    • Let’s take a peek inside the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N
      Let’s take a peek inside the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N
      Cesar Miguel . Oct 30, 2024
    • Here are the Hyundai Custin's 2 trims
      Here are the Hyundai Custin's 2 trims
      Cesar Miguel . Oct 16, 2024
    • Hyundai Creta: pros and cons
      Hyundai Creta: pros and cons
      Cesar Miguel . Oct 16, 2024
    • Here are the Hyundai Creta's 4 diverse color options
      Here are the Hyundai Creta's 4 diverse color options
      Cesar Miguel . Oct 10, 2024
    • Hyundai Stargazer X: family-oriented interior
      Hyundai Stargazer X: family-oriented interior
      Paulo Papa . Oct 09, 2024
    • Late bloomer: Hyundai Stargazer GLS Premium
      Late bloomer: Hyundai Stargazer GLS Premium
      Ruben Manahan IV . Mar 08, 2024
    • Fancy family MPV: Hyundai Stargazer X
      Fancy family MPV: Hyundai Stargazer X
      Paulo Papa . Feb 07, 2024
    • Timeless thriller: Hyundai Tucson 2.0 CRDi GLS
      Timeless thriller: Hyundai Tucson 2.0 CRDi GLS
      Ruben Manahan IV . Jan 10, 2024
    • How Driving Became Fun with the all-new Hyundai Tucson? Find Out Here
      How Driving Became Fun with the all-new Hyundai Tucson? Find Out Here
      Zigwheels PH Team . Jul 13, 2016
    • Hyundai Accent- What It has to Offer?
      Hyundai Accent- What It has to Offer?
      Zigwheels PH Team . Jun 03, 2016