Hyundai Makes Key Management Additions

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Hyundai Motorsport has made two key senior management additions, in newly created roles, with Sebastien Metz and Massimo Carriero joining the Korean manufacturer’s motorsport programs that include the Genesis Magma Racing operation.

Metz, who was most recently with Multimatic as its LMDh and GT3 program motorsport business director, will take up the new role of operations director, while Carriero, previously the test and development engineer for McLaren’s GT3 program, has been named head of engineering.

Both will start their positions on Jan. 1, with Metz set to report to Hyundai Motorsport President Cyril Abiteboul and Carriero working with Hyundai Motorsport technical director FX Demaison.

“The appointments of Sébastien and Massimo to new roles at Hyundai Motorsport are a key step in the future of our business,” said Abiteboul.

“They come to Hyundai Motorsport with valuable experience that spans multiple motorsport disciplines, including rallying and endurance racing where our focus currently lies.

“Adding the positions of operations director and head of engineering to our team structure, as well the recent appointment of Andrew Wheatley as sporting director for our WRC team, strengthens the team for the future and will mean that each person can focus more closely on their responsibilities, allowing us to work more efficiently across all our programs.”

Metz added: “It is a great source of pride to have my experience and professionalism recognized by a manufacturer of such stature.

“I am excited to support Cyril Abiteboul in shaping the overall motorsport strategy, while working closely with FX Demaison to optimize our tools and strengthen the existing structure.

“My goal is to make the team more robust, high-performing, and autonomous, while contributing to the development of Hyundai’s projects and the sporting deployment of Genesis.”

“Sharing my time with Cyril, FX, and Hyundai Motorsport is a valuable opportunity to contribute to ongoing motorsport projects and be part of a solid, forward-looking group,” added Carriero.

“I greatly value the leadership of Cyril and FX, and the dedication and talent of everyone involved, whose collective expertise forms the foundation for future improvements.

“My goal is to further strengthen this dynamic by bringing my own experience and commitment to the group.”

John Dagys

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