Hyundai Motor America has named Michael Stewart as senior group manager, corporate and marketing public relations, reporting to director of communications, Jim Trainor.

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Stewart had spent more than a decade guiding the automaker’s communications initiatives while at PR agency of record, Ketchum.  He managed multi-geographical teams for both Hyundai and Genesis brands.

Duties will include enhancing Hyundai’s corporate reputation, executing thought leadership and executive visibility programming, disseminating corporate and business news and supporting the company’s advertising and marketing programs.

“Michael’s passion and loyalty to the Hyundai brand over the last decade will prove invaluable for this newly created role,” Trainor said.

Stewart and Trainer are based out of Hyundai’s North American headquarters in Fountain Valley, California.