New Genesis Europe boss to lead expansion and hybrid push

Peter Kronschnabl joins Genesis after 30 years of leading BMW in markets all around the world

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Name: Peter Kronschnabl

Company: Genesis

Role: Europe MD

Genesis has named Peter Kronschnabl as its new Europe managing director, succeeding Xavier Martinet, who had been leading the brand alongside his responsibilities as Hyundai Motor Europe CEO. 

Kronschnabl joins the Korean firm after 30 years with BMW, during which time he led the German brand's operations in markets including Africa, the Caribbean, India, Russia, Benelux and Japan.

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