Hankook Tire appointed executive vice president Kim Hyoung-nam, 51, to head the company's global purchasing unit in a move to strengthen the department and draw closer to becoming a top tier tire brand. Kim has been working for three decades in the auto industry, with his expertise spanning research development to purchasing. His previous job was with Renault Samsung. Before that, he was with Kia Motors. Kim will be committed to handling Hankook Tire's global purchasing transactions to develop the unit into a more
integrated and strategic workforce.