Kia Connect has appointed Olivier Pascal (pictured) as its president and CEO, as Marc Hedrich leaves to become president of Kia France.
Pascal has more than 15 years of automotive industry experience and most recently served as Kia Connect’s general manager of connected cars.
Kia Connect said he played a key role in expanding its services over the past few years.
He now leads its connectivity, digital, data and electric vehicle (EV) charging initiatives, as of his appointment on 1st January.
Kia Connect combines connected car services, ownership services and EV charging.
It currently has almost 2,000,000 users across Europe.
Pascal said: “Kia Connect’s mission is to make every driving and charging journey smarter, safer, more convenient, and more personal.
“In 2026, we will deliver tangible value for our B2C and B2B customers and partners, higher-quality features, a truly personalised digital experience, scalable B2B services, and a robust charging solution.
“By combining innovation, unique customer experiences, responsible data use and operational rigour, we will build sustainable growth and a platform that supports Kia brand differentiation and business success in Europe.”
