Hyundai Motor America CEO resigns

John Krafcik, president and CEO of Hyundai Motor America, is stepping down next week after five years at the helm, the company announced Friday. He will be replaced by David Zuchowski, the current executive vice president of sales, who joined the company in February 2007.

When Krafcik became CEO of American operations in 2008, the South Korean automaker’s cars were ugly and often broke down. During his tenure, he pushed through quality, style and fuel efficiency improvements to help drive up sales. Hyundai Sonata midsize cars and Elantra compacts became top sellers.

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Honolulu Community Action Program has announced the following new appointments: Michael Hane as director of planning, program development and communications; and Corinne Murashige as director of finance.

Hane joined the agency in 2010 and was previously director of finance. His experience also includes 17 years with the state Office of Community Services, serving as program accountant, program specialist and program administrator.

Murashige is a licensed certified public accountant with 20 years of experience in the nonprofit industry, including Queen Lili’uokalani Children’s Center, Voyager Public Charter School, Family Programs of Hawai’i and Alu Like.