Ferguson, former U.S. representative, begins work on May 1
Four-term representative from Georgia where a local factory is located,
Drew Ferguson, the new Head of Hyundai Motor Group’s HMG Washington Office, “Hyundai Motor Group has recruited a Republican politician from the U.S. to oversee public affairs in the U.S., in response to the trade and industry policies under the Donald Trump administration, such as automotive tariffs.”,
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, “On the 15th, Hyundai Motor Group announced that former U.S. Representative Drew Ferguson would be appointed as the new head of the HMG Washington Office starting May 1.”,
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, “Director Ferguson will be responsible for overseeing communication between the U.S. government and Congress and Hyundai Motor Group.”,
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, “Previously, the Washington office had Robert Hood, former Deputy General Counsel of the U.S. Department of Defense, handling Hyundai’s public affairs, and Christopher Wenk, former Senior Director of International Policy at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, managing Kia’s public affairs, but there was no position overseeing these at the group level.”,
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, “Ferguson is a former four-term representative from Georgia, where Hyundai Motor Group’s plant is located, and is described by the group as having a strong understanding of Trump administration policies.”,
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, “During the first term of the Trump administration, he actively supported and promoted key policies like the revival of U.S. manufacturing, job creation, and tax reforms. He especially played a crucial role in legislative activities to strengthen the manufacturing base and promote policies from within the Republican Party.”,
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, “Having served in Georgia, where major Hyundai facilities like Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) are located, he is considered to be well-acquainted with Hyundai Motor Group.”,
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, “He was a representative for Georgia’s 3rd district from 2017 to 2024 and served as the Chief Deputy Whip for the House Republicans from 2019 to 2023.”,
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, “During his time as a representative, he actively supported and advanced core policies of the first Trump administration like the revival of U.S. manufacturing, job creation, and tax reforms.”,
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, “Before becoming a representative, he served as the mayor of West Point, Georgia, where a Kia plant is located, from 2008 to 2016.”,
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