David Zuchowski, a 27-year veteran of the automotive industry, joined Hyundai Motor America in February 2007 as executive vice president of Sales. Zuchowski is responsible for all sales, sales operations, market representation, field operations and overall dealer relations.

Zuchowski joins Hyundai from Mazda North America where he served as vice president of Sales and Field Operations.

Zuchowski began his career in 1980 at Ford Motor Company as a sales associate. He has spent 23 years in various executive-level positions including regional manager, product marketing manager, national merchandising manager and field operations manager for the Ford and Lincoln Mercury divisions.

Zuchowski earned his Bachelors of Arts in Communications from the University of Washington.

Hyundai Motor America, headquartered in Fountain Valley, Calif., is a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Company of Korea. Hyundai cars and sport utility vehicles are distributed in the U.S. by Hyundai Motor America and are sold and serviced by more than 755 dealers throughout the nation.