Kia Management
Management criteria checks 2/4
We currently do not have sufficient information about the CEO.
Key information
Ho-Sung Song
Chief executive officer
n/a
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | n/a |
| CEO tenure | no data |
| CEO ownership | 0.0009% |
| Management average tenure | 6yrs |
| Board average tenure | 3.6yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Why Investors Shouldn't Be Surprised By Kia Corporation's (KRX:000270) Low P/E
Sep 24
Electrification And Global Expansion Will Unlock New Value
Key Takeaways Expansion into electric and hybrid vehicles, flexible production, and new markets is driving revenue growth while reducing dependence on mature regions. Emphasis on upmarket models and cost management is boosting pricing power and margins, with raw material stabilization supporting profitability.Kia (KRX:000270) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly
Aug 12Kia (KRX:000270) Is Looking To Continue Growing Its Returns On Capital
Jul 20Is Kia Corporation (KRX:000270) Potentially Undervalued?
May 13These 4 Measures Indicate That Kia (KRX:000270) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well
Apr 28Improved Earnings Required Before Kia Corporation (KRX:000270) Shares Find Their Feet
Apr 12Returns Are Gaining Momentum At Kia (KRX:000270)
Mar 28Is Kia Corporation (KRX:000270) Potentially Undervalued?
Feb 04Here's Why We Think Kia (KRX:000270) Might Deserve Your Attention Today
Jan 20Is Kia (KRX:000270) Using Too Much Debt?
Jan 04Why The 21% Return On Capital At Kia (KRX:000270) Should Have Your Attention
Nov 04CEO
Ho-Sung Song (63 yo)
Mr. Ho-Sung Song is CEO, President & Director of Kia Corporation from June 10, 2024 and was the President of Kia Corporation since March 2020 until January 1, 2024 and served as its Co-Chief Executive Offi...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO, President & Director | no data | no data | 0.00091% ₩ 393.7m | |
| President & Director | no data | no data | 0.00045% ₩ 194.7m | |
| Senior VP & CFO | less than a year | no data | no data | |
| Head of IR | no data | no data | no data | |
| Chief Operating Officer of MEA | 7.7yrs | no data | no data | |
| Senior Vice President of External Affairs Department | no data | no data | no data | |
| Executive VP & Head of the European Headquarters | no data | no data | no data | |
| Head of Russia & CIS Headquarters | 6.8yrs | no data | no data | |
| President of Vehicle Production Development & Quality Management | 6.8yrs | no data | no data | |
| Senior VP & Head of Kia Design Center | 6yrs | no data | no data | |
| VP & Head of Kia Design Innovation Group | 4.9yrs | no data | no data | |
| President & Head of Transportation-as-a-Service Division | 4.5yrs | no data | no data |
Experienced Management: A000270's management team is seasoned and experienced (6 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO, President & Director | no data | no data | 0.00091% ₩ 393.7m | |
| President & Director | 7.6yrs | no data | 0.00045% ₩ 194.7m | |
| Non-Executive Director | 15.8yrs | no data | 1.83% ₩ 791.6b | |
| Independent Outside Director | 2.6yrs | no data | no data | |
| Independent Outside Director | 2.6yrs | no data | no data | |
| Independent Outside Director | 3.6yrs | no data | no data | |
| Independent Outside Director | 4.6yrs | no data | no data | |
| Independent Outside Director | 1.6yrs | no data | no data |
Experienced Board: A000270's board of directors are considered experienced (3.6 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2025/10/18 20:12 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2025/10/17 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/06/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2024/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Kia Corporation is covered by 49 analysts. 28 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
|---|---|
| Paul Hwang | Barclays |
| Kyung Jae Hwang | BofA Global Research |
| Trung Tran | CGS International |