Hyundai has hired Henry Chung, previously of LG Electronics, to lead its Cradle Silicon Valley vehicle as senior vice-president.

Henry Chung (pictured), vice-president of corporate venture capital in California for electronics manufacturer LG Electronics, has moved to head carmaker Hyundai’s Cradle Silicon Valley unit.

The role will also involve Chung taking a senior vice-president position. He spent 10 years at LG Electronics and led teams responsible for venture capital activities in North America and engaging in open innovation activities with venture-backed startups, top universities, accelerators and national laboratories.

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James Mawson

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