Genesis Motor Europe

Frankfurt, Germany, 19 February 2024:  Genesis Motor Europe has announced the appointment of Joerg Poggenpohl as its Head of Marketing and PR. Based at the company’s regional headquarters in Germany, Joerg joined the brand on February 1, 2024.

He reports directly to Lawrence Hamilton, Managing Director for Europe, and will oversee the development and execution of Genesis’ brand and marketing strategies. With an extensive brand and marketing background in the premium and luxury automotive industry, Joerg brings over 25 years of experience to the luxury Korean brand. 

Prior to joining Genesis, he served as the Global Executive Director for Digital Marketing, Media, Innovations and Transformation at BMW Group. With a wealth of expertise spanning over 15 years in data-driven Customer, Brand, Sales, and Marketing Management, Joerg has a proven ability to lead international cross-functional teams, innovative marketing strategies, and impactful and award-winning campaigns. He has also driven digital transformation initiatives, pioneered modern urban retail concepts, and executed high-level experiential marketing formats on a global scale. 

Lawrence Hamilton, Managing Director for Europe, commented on the appointment, “We are delighted to welcome Joerg to the Genesis team. His digital first approach reflects the brand’s bold and audacious way of thinking, which will be invaluable as we continue to expand our presence in Europe with our retail partners. With his extensive experience and strategic mindset, Joerg is joining Genesis at an exciting time and will play an instrumental role for the future of the brand.”

Joerg shared his excitement, “I am delighted to join Genesis Motor Europe at such a pivotal moment. The brand’s commitment to innovation, design excellence and its customer centred approach is truly inspiring, and I look forward to contributing to its continued growth and success in the European market.”

His appointment aligns with Genesis Motor Europe’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its leadership team and enhance its position as a leading luxury automotive brand in the region. 

The announcement comes as Genesis Motor Europe reflects on the successful introduction of its all-electric line-up over the past two years. The brand’s commitment to sustainability and cutting-edge technology is evident in its electric models, which have each earned praise for their design, performance, and comfort. 2023 also witnessed the highly anticipated launch of the Genesis G90 in Europe, the brand’s flagship luxury saloon embodying the pinnacle of Genesis luxury and performance with an unrivalled ownership experience. 

About Genesis

Founded in South Korea, Genesis offers premium cars with a luxury experience and is committed to delivering an exceptional service to its customers. From its European headquarters in Frankfurt, Genesis Motor Europe operates in Germany, Switzerland and the UK. Since launching in Europe in 2021, the brand has received multiple company and product award wins across all three markets. The Genesis range includes three dynamic pure electric models as well as the most recent addition, Genesis G90, the brand’s flagship luxury saloon. Central to Genesis’ identity is the distinctive design language of ‘Athletic Elegance’, blended with the very latest technology to deliver state-of-the-art customer features. Genesis is dedicated to a sustainable future and aims to become a carbon net zero by 2035.

For more information about Genesis and its definition of premium, please visit www.genesis.com.