The Editor’s Q&A: Paul Willis, Kia Motors Europe COO

By: just-auto.com editorial team | 26 February 2008

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Kia in Europe has recently changed personnel at the top. Kwang-Ho Nam is now president of Kia Motors Europe while Paul Willis has taken up the newly created role of chief operating officer (COO). Dave Leggett recently spoke with Paul Willis about Kia's plans to grow sales in Europe.

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