Kia Canada Inc. Appoints New Public Relations Manager

MISSISSAUGA, ON, June 3 /CNW/ - Kia Canada Inc. is proud to announce today the appointment of Jack Sulymka to Public Relations Manager.

Sulymka brings to the organization over fifteen years of automotive experience which includes media relations, sales and marketing experience from both OEM and more recently, within the dealer retail network. In the past 17 months, Sulymka worked as General Manager at a Greater Toronto Area retailer.

"We are pleased to welcome Jack to the Kia Canada team," said Robert Staffieri National CRM Manager Kia Canada Inc. "His wealth of experience in the automotive industry will no-doubt complement and assist with our continued growth that Kia Canada Inc. has experienced thus far".

"I am thrilled to have the opportunity to work with a vibrant, growing company surrounded by professionals," added Sulymka. "I can't wait to get started in this new role."

In his new role, Sulymka will be responsible for all day-to-day Public Relations functions for Kia Canada Inc., including ongoing media relations.

Jack replaces Shelley Tavener who has assumed new responsibilities within the organization as Customer Retention Manager. We thank Shelley for her many contributions to the PR team and wish her every success in her new role.

About Kia Canada Inc.

Kia Canada Inc. (http://www.kia.ca) - is a subsidiary of Kia Motors Corporation (KMC) in Korea. Founded in Canada in 1999, Kia Canada Inc. sells and services high quality class leading vehicles like the Soul, Forte and Sorento through a network of 167 dealers nationwide. Kia Canada Inc. employs 138 people in its Mississauga, Ontario headquarters and four regional offices across Canada.

For further information: Cathy Laroche, Public Relations and Event Coordinator, 180 Foster Cresent, Mississauga, Ont., L5R 4J5, Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone], Cell: [phone], Email:[email protected], www.kia.ca