RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif., Aug. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Kumho Tire has appointed Mr. J.B. Kim to the position of President Kumho Tire U.S.A.
Kim joined Kumho Tire Co., Inc., in 1986 in the company's O.E. division. He worked in a variety of sales capacities for Kumho in the company's O.E. and R.E. Divisions in the Middle East and Europe. Most recently, Kim was responsible for doubling sales in his capacity with Kumho Tires Latin America.
Kim will be based in Rancho Cucamonga where he will oversee Kumho's U.S. operations.
D.H. Ham, who previously held positions as President of Kumho Tire U.S.A and CEO of Kumho Tire North America, continues as CEO of Kumho Tire North America.
Established in 1960, Kumho Tire Co., Inc., of Seoul, South Korea manufactures and distributes a complete line of tires for passenger cars, light trucks and heavy-duty trucks. Kumho has manufacturing facilities in Korea and China and operates technical centers in Birmingham, England, and Akron, Ohio. Founded in 1975 and headquartered in Rancho Cucamonga, CA, Kumho Tire U.S.A is the U.S. distribution arm of Kumho Tire Co. In addition to its 830,000 square foot headquarters and central distribution facility in Rancho Cucamonga, the company operates four additional distribution facilities in Atlanta, Chicago, Columbus and Dallas. For more information, visit the Kumho Web site at www.kumhotire.com
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