Hyundai Motor Tops 2026 Extel Asia Executive Team Survey for Management Excellence
Hyundai Motor Company has been ranked No. 1 overall among 69 companies in the Asia Auto & Auto Parts sector in the 2026 Extel Asia Executive Team survey.
1st out of 69
1st out of 54
2nd out of 29
What Happened
Hyundai Motor Company was recognized for outstanding management capabilities and corporate governance in the 2026 Extel Asia Executive Team survey. The company ranked first overall among 69 companies in the Asia Auto & Auto Parts sector (excluding mainland China and Japan). CEO José Muñoz earned second place among buy-side investors and on a combined basis, praised for credibility and communication.
“These rankings reflect the hard work of our entire organization, including our finance team, our IR professionals, our board, and every employee executing our strategy with discipline and focus. Investors are recognizing our strong fundamentals and consistent execution. We say what we're going to do, and we do it. That credibility gives us room to make long-term decisions in a rapidly changing ind”
- Overall: 1st in Asia Auto & Auto Parts sector (out of 69)
- ESG: 1st among all Korean companies across all sectors (out of 54)
- Board of Directors: 1st among all Korean companies across all sectors (out of 55)
Why this matters
The survey reflects strong investor confidence in Hyundai’s leadership, governance, and communication, which can support long-term strategic decisions.
Terms in This Story
- Extel Asia Executive Team survey
- An annual survey that ranks companies and executives based on votes from institutional investors and analysts across major equity markets.
- buy-side investors
- Investment professionals who manage money for institutions like pension funds and mutual funds, as opposed to sell-side analysts who work for brokerages.
- sell-side analysts
- Financial analysts who provide research and recommendations on securities to clients, typically employed by investment banks or brokerage firms.
- ESG
- Environmental, Social, and Governance criteria used to evaluate a company's ethical impact and sustainability practices.
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