Paul Turnbull

CEO, Kia South Africa, Kia South Africa

Paul Turnbull is CEO, Kia South Africa of Kia South Africa, in the role since July 2024.

Kia South Africa is the importer and distributor of Kia vehicles in South Africa and is a Motus group company. When he was appointed, Turnbull said the company was aiming to grow Kia's market share beyond 5% in two years.

In the job

  1. Was appointed CEO of Kia South Africa on 1 July 2024, succeeding Gary Scott, who became chief digital officer of Motus Holdings. Source

  2. Said Kia South Africa hoped to sell 100 to 200 units a month of the Tasman bakkie, whose local launch had been pushed back towards the middle of 2026. Source

Career before

  1. 2023-2024Managing Director, Hyundai Automotive South Africa retail division
  2. 2005Regional Director, Hyundai (Associated Motor Holdings network)
  3. 1997Dealer principal, Wheels of Africa (Hyundai distributor)
  4. 1995Sales coordinator, Wheels of Africa

Education

BA (cum laude)

Sources

  1. motus.co.za
  2. engineeringnews.co.za
  3. businessday.co.za
  4. cars.co.za

Facts last checked 3 November 2026. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.

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