• by Karl Greenberg , December 19, 2011

Kia has tapped James Hope to be national manager of product public relations, reporting to director of PR, Scott McKee. Hope will develop vehicle communication strategy and oversee new model introductions, auto shows, national and regional media events and press fleet operations.

Hope was most recently at Volvo Cars of North America where he organized national and international new vehicle launch programs and managed high-profile publicity and reputation management initiatives.