David Hilbert has joined Kia Motors as its new Marketing Director. Hilbert, previously General Manager of Vehicle Marketing at Toyota GB, also held a number of marketing, sales and purchasing roles at the Japanese car maker and has worked in the high street retail sector.

Commenting on his new role, Hilbert said: “Kia has a fantastic dealer network – some of whom I know from my Toyota experience – and is committed to providing the very best customer experience both in sales and service. It will be my job to ensure that growth continues and that we work together to make the Kia brand even more surprising and satisfying.”