Auto Industry Veteran Joins Gallup

In the US, Gallup Consulting has appointed Len Hunt, an automotive industry executive who previously worked at Jaguar, Audi, Volkswagen and Kia, as a Partner based in Irvine, California.

In the US, Gallup Consulting has appointed Len Hunt, an automotive industry executive who previously worked at Jaguar, Audi, Volkswagen and Kia, as a Partner based in Irvine, California.

Most recently, Hunt was President and CEO of Kia Motors America; a position he was promoted to last November. Hunt joined the company in October 2005 as COO, from his previous post as EVP of VW of America. Before that, he was VP of Audi of America.

In his new role reporting to Regional Managing Partner Kelly Aylward, Hunt will be responsible for managing existing and new client relationships in both the automotive and non-automotive fields.

Aylward commented: 'Len's knowledge of the practical application of our research-based consulting, assessment, and education services will be incredibly valuable as we continue to support the growth plans of our automotive industry clients. This move will strengthen Gallup's consultancy services position as a formidable player in this sector.'

Gallup's consulting arm is a global research-based consultancy, specializing in employee and customer management.

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