Atul Sood takes charge as Senior Vice President – Sales & Marketing at Kia India
Atul Sood will report to Joonsu Cho, Chief Sales Officer, Kia India
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Published: Jul 11, 2025 2:50 PM | 2 min read
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Kia India has appointed Atul Sood as its new Senior Vice President – Sales & Marketing, effective July 11, 2025. In this position, he will report to Joonsu Cho, Chief Sales Officer at Kia India, and will be responsible for leading the company’s sales strategy and operations across the country.
With nearly 30 years of experience in the automotive industry, Atul Sood brings strong leadership and business expertise to his new role. Before joining Kia, he served as President and Director at Toyota Mobility Solutions and Services India (TMSS). Over the years, he has played a key role in expanding dealer networks, boosting sales, and driving customer-focused initiatives—experience that will help strengthen Kia’s position in the Indian market and support its next phase of growth.
Previously, Sood held senior leadership roles at Toyota Kirloskar Motor and Toyota Motor Asia Pacific. He holds a PGDM in Marketing from the Symbiosis Centre for Management & HRD (SCMHRD), Pune, and a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology.
Sharing his thoughts on the appointment, Gwanggu Lee, Managing Director and CEO of Kia India, said,
“We are delighted to welcome Atul Sood to the Kia India family. His vast industry knowledge and strategic vision will play a key role as we continue to strengthen our market presence and enhance customer satisfaction. We look forward to his leadership in driving our next phase of growth.”
Expressing his excitement about the new role, Atul Sood said,
“I am thrilled to join Kia India at such an exciting time in its journey. Kia has built a strong reputation as an innovative and customer-centric brand, and its commitment to excellence aligns perfectly with my own values. I look forward to working with the team to deliver greater value to customers and drive sustainable growth across India.”
Known as a dynamic and respected leader in the automotive sector, Atul Sood brings with him a forward-looking perspective and strong operational experience. His appointment marks an important step in Kia India’s journey to further enhance its sales performance and customer engagement.
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