Hyundai Motor Company CEO Arrives in Ethiopia

Addis Ababa February 21/02/2019 Hyundai Motor Company Chief Executive Officer, Won Hee Lee, arrived in Addis Ababa today.

The CEO’s visit to Ethiopia is focusing mainly on attending the Grand Inaugural Ceremony of Hyundai Marathon Motor Vehicle Assembly plant, the first car assembly plant in East Africa.

Upon arrival at Bole International Airport, Won Hee Lee was warmly received by State Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Birtukan Ayano.

Marathon Motor Engineering is a joint venture between Hyundai Motor Company and the renowned marathon athlete Haile Gebreselassie.

Marathon Motor Engineering Plc founded in 2009 and located in Addis Ababa, imports Hyundai vehicles in Ethiopia.