Kia Motors (UK) Ltd has confirmed Steve Hicks as its new Sales Director.Steve will lead a team of 73 at the company’s head office in Walton-on-Thames, Surrey.

He has been tasked to oversee all sales channels including retail, fleet and new and used cars across KIA’s UK dealer network. He will report to Commercial Director, Simon Hetherington.

Steve is a Business Studies graduate from the University of Liverpool who joined the Ford graduate scheme in 1999. Working at Mazda for five years as Dealer Operations Manager, he has also fulfilled roles at Hyundai as Head of Product and then Head of Sales, before becoming a Regional Director for Nissan.

Simon Hetherington said: “We are excited to welcome Steve to the company, I am certain his wealth of experience in the motor industry as well as his personable nature will make him an excellent asset to the team.”

Steve Hicks, added: “I am thrilled to be joining Kia UK at such an exciting time for the brand, following yet another record-breaking year.  The Kia network is perfectly placed to take advantage of the opportunities that our impressive new products will provide in 2017, which in turn will deliver consistent volume growth, sustainable dealer profits and increased levels of customer satisfaction.”