Tom Owen.

Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas, Inc., announced Jan. 11, the appointment of Tom Owen as vice president of National Construction Equipment Sales, effective immediately. Owen will be responsible for leading the team that reaches and supports equipment customers whose jobsites and business scope extends across North America.

Most recently, Owen served as national sales manager for the company, responsible for both the inside and outside sales teams for Hyundai's construction equipment products. Owen has extensive experience in strategic sales and distribution management within the heavy equipment industry, with more than 25 years holding key sales and marketing positions at leading global OEMs. He has an agricultural engineering degree from Iowa State University.

"Tom understands the strategic and tactical requirements of customers with multi-state, multi-province operations and will work to help ensure that Hyundai and our expanding dealer network meet the needs of these customers,” said M.S. Kang, president, Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas, Inc. “His strategic outlook and dedication to achieving outstanding results make him an excellent fit to lead our national sales efforts,”

“With Hyundai, we continually hear that customers get more than they expect,” Owen said. “I look forward to building on the growing momentum for the Hyundai brand and helping strengthen relationships with our customers.”

For more information, visit www.hceamericas.com.

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