Randy Parker, an accomplished leader in the automotive industry, currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Hyundai Motor America, spearheading the company's commercial automotive operations in the United States. As one of the trailblazing African Americans to hold the CEO position within a significant automotive company's regional market, Parker assumed this pivotal role in August 2022 and reports directly to José Muñoz, the President and CEO of Hyundai Motor North America.
Parker's journey with Hyundai began in May 2019 when he joined as the Vice President of National Sales, and his exceptional performance led to his promotion to Senior Vice President in February 2021. Under his leadership in sales, Hyundai experienced remarkable growth, becoming one of the fastest-growing mainstream brands in the U.S. The company achieved an all-time retail sales record in 2021, with a 31% increase in retail market share since 2020.
With three decades of automotive industry experience, Parker held significant leadership roles at Nissan and General Motors. At Nissan, he served as the Division Vice President for Global Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) Sales and Marketing, overseeing the LCV business unit based in Yokohama, Japan. He was Vice President of Infiniti North America, managing the brand's performance in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Before his tenure at Nissan, Parker spent nearly 25 years at General Motors, contributing his expertise in various sales, marketing, and finance roles.
Parker's educational background includes a Bachelor of Science from Texas Christian University, complemented by Executive Management Programs at Harvard and Penn State. In recognition of his outstanding contributions to the automotive industry, Parker earned a spot on the prestigious Automotive News All-Star list in 2021 and was acknowledged by the Automotive Hall of Fame in 2022 as one of the industry's influential figures.
Born in Nuremberg, Germany, Parker proudly considers himself a Texan by heart. He attributes much of his success to the invaluable examples of tough, compassionate, and ethical decision-making instilled by his parents. With his visionary leadership and remarkable achievements, Randy Parker is a shining example of excellence in the modern African Diaspora.