Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas Inc. is excited to announce its new president and CEO, Seok Myung (Sam) Yoon. Mr. Yoon came from Hyundai Heavy Industries, Hyundai Construction Equipment’s parent company. During his tenure there, he worked in research and development and sales. Most recently, Yoon was the CEO of HHI-Brazil.
Yoon received his Bachelors of Arts in Mechanical Engineering at Hanyang University-Korea and his Masters of Mechanical Engineering at Chung Ang University-Korea. He lives in Suwanee, Ga., with his wife and daughter and enjoys skiing and golfing in his spare time.
Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas Inc. offers earthmoving and material-handling equipment, including hydraulic excavators, wheel loaders, skid-steer loaders, and electric and diesel forklifts. The company also manufactures internal combustion cushion and internal combustion pneumatic forklifts.