Wilhite to Exit Hyundai

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LOS ANGELES Hyundai Motor America has confirmed COO Steve Wilhite is leaving the company today.

The longtime automotive marketing executive who previously worked for Nissan and Volkswagen could not be reached.

“Steve has made many contributions during his time at Hyundai Motor America. We wish him the best in his future endeavors,” said Hyundai president and chief Executive officer Owen Koh, in a statement.

(Adweek.com initially reported that Wilhite would leave in a story posted earlier today.)

Wilhite instituted several major changes in his years at the Fountain Valley, Calif.-based







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