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MIKE O'BRIEN BIOGRAPHY
ID: 32242
Michael J. O’Brien, a 30year industry veteran, rejoined Hyundai in June 2010 as vice president of corporate, product and digital planning. O'Brien is responsible for guiding strategic development of Hyundai’s entire model lineup – including cars and crossovers – identifying opportunities to extend into new segments, and tailoring Hyundai vehicles for the U.S. market.
In 2016 Hyundai expanded the Division to address the critical role of the digital world for its customers, sales and the vehicles themselves, tasking O’Brien with identifying and implementing the technologies and operations that would make Hyundai products and services uniquely competitive in the market.
From 19871996, O'Brien held key roles with Hyundai’s product planning team and parts and accessories division. In nearly a decade with Hyundai, he initiated and maintained product refinement and quality initiatives, led programs to improve dealer profitability and customer loyalty, and launched and managed Hyundai’s firstever motorsports program in ProRally among other accomplishments.
Most recently, O'Brien spent 14 years with Toyota Motor Sales, USA. As a corporate manager within the corporate planning division, O'Brien oversaw Toyota’s U.S. product strategy including van, truck and SUV lines as well as powertrain, advanced technology vehicles and regulatory planning. He supervised proposal creation and management including price, volume and business planning, vehicle configuration, spec strategy and grade strategy. His responsibilities extended into Mexico, where he was responsible for all Toyota nameplates and brands with a focus on market planning.
O'Brien's past experience includes key marketing, product planning and field operations positions with Nissan Motor Corporation and Ford Motor Company.
O'Brien earned his Bachelor of Science in Marketing and Business Administration from the University of Missouri, Columbia. He is an avid recreational pilot, currently flying a restored French fighter jet in various exhibitions on the West Coast and is a collector of classic cars and motorcycles. O’Brien has two children, Evan and Emily.
HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA Hyundai Motor America, headquartered in Fountain Valley, Calif., is a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Company of Korea. Hyundai vehicles are distributed throughout the United States by Hyundai Motor America and are sold and serviced through more than 830 dealerships nationwide. All Hyundai vehicles sold in the U.S. are covered by the Hyundai Assurance program, which includes the 5 year/60,000mile fullytransferable new vehicle limited warranty, Hyundai’s 10year/100,000mile powertrain limited warranty and five years of complimentary Roadside Assistance. Hyundai Blue Link® Connected Care provides owners of Hyundai models equipped with the Blue Link telematics system with proactive safety and car care services complimentary for three years with enrollment. These services include Automatic Collision Notification, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, Vehicle Diagnostic Alert, Monthly Vehicle Health Report and invehicle service scheduling.
For more details on Hyundai Assurance, please visit www.HyundaiAssurance.com
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### Hyundai Motor America 10550 Talbert Ave, Fountain Valley, CA 92708 MEDIA WEBSITE: HyundaiNews.com CORPORATE WEBSITE: HyundaiUSA.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MIKE O'BRIEN BIOGRAPHY
ID: 32242
Michael J. O’Brien, a 30year industry veteran, rejoined Hyundai in June 2010 as vice president of corporate, product and digital planning. O'Brien is responsible for guiding strategic development of Hyundai’s entire model lineup – including cars and crossovers – identifying opportunities to extend into new segments, and tailoring Hyundai vehicles for the U.S. market.
In 2016 Hyundai expanded the Division to address the critical role of the digital world for its customers, sales and the vehicles themselves, tasking O’Brien with identifying and implementing the technologies and operations that would make Hyundai products and services uniquely competitive in the market.
From 19871996, O'Brien held key roles with Hyundai’s product planning team and parts and accessories division. In nearly a decade with Hyundai, he initiated and maintained product refinement and quality initiatives, led programs to improve dealer profitability and customer loyalty, and launched and managed Hyundai’s firstever motorsports program in ProRally among other accomplishments.
Most recently, O'Brien spent 14 years with Toyota Motor Sales, USA. As a corporate manager within the corporate planning division, O'Brien oversaw Toyota’s U.S. product strategy including van, truck and SUV lines as well as powertrain, advanced technology vehicles and regulatory planning. He supervised proposal creation and management including price, volume and business planning, vehicle configuration, spec strategy and grade strategy. His responsibilities extended into Mexico, where he was responsible for all Toyota nameplates and brands with a focus on market planning.
O'Brien's past experience includes key marketing, product planning and field operations positions with Nissan Motor Corporation and Ford Motor Company.
O'Brien earned his Bachelor of Science in Marketing and Business Administration from the University of Missouri, Columbia. He is an avid recreational pilot, currently flying a restored French fighter jet in various exhibitions on the West Coast and is a collector of classic cars and motorcycles. O’Brien has two children, Evan and Emily.
HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA Hyundai Motor America, headquartered in Fountain Valley, Calif., is a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Company of Korea. Hyundai vehicles are distributed throughout the United States by Hyundai Motor America and are sold and serviced through more than 830 dealerships nationwide. All Hyundai vehicles sold in the U.S. are covered by the Hyundai Assurance program, which includes the 5 year/60,000mile fullytransferable new vehicle limited warranty, Hyundai’s 10year/100,000mile powertrain limited warranty and five years of complimentary Roadside Assistance. Hyundai Blue Link® Connected Care provides owners of Hyundai models equipped with the Blue Link telematics system with proactive safety and car care services complimentary for three years with enrollment. These services include Automatic Collision Notification, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, Vehicle Diagnostic Alert, Monthly Vehicle Health Report and invehicle service scheduling.
For more details on Hyundai Assurance, please visit www.HyundaiAssurance.com
Please visit our media website at www.hyundainews.com
Hyundai Motor America on Twitter | YouTube | Facebook
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