Kia hires ex-Mazda exec Russell Wager to lead U.S. marketing

Kia Motors America has hired Russell Wager, Mazda's former North American marketing vice president, as director of marketing operations.Wager, who joins Kia after the recent departure of marketing vice president Saad Chehab, will be in charge of advertising, media, partnerships and other marketing activities. He reports to Kia Motors America COO Michael Cole. His appointment is effective immediately."I am thrilled to join the Kia team and bring my 25-plus years of passion and knowledge of the au