Steve Kosowski is Manager, Long Range Strategy & Planning at Kia North America (KNA). Steve’s responsibilities are mainly focused on EV product planning and portfolio strategy, EV infrastructure, and pre-sale regulatory compliance, including ZEV (Zero Emissions Vehicles) compliance, but also some CAFÉ and GHG matters.
Steve joined Kia in November 2005 and brings 30+ years of automotive strategy experience to KNA. He joined Kia from Nissan North America, and also worked for Honda and Mitsubishi Motors in product planning and market research departments.

Steve has worked on numerous of vehicle programs and strategies at Kia, most recently the EV6, and also helped define and implement Kia’s U.S. electric vehicle strategy and related peripheral elements.

Steve is originally from Chicago, Illinois. He earned his Bachelor of Business Administration at Northwood University in Midland, MI, and a Master of Business Administration from California State University, Long Beach. Steve’s career in the automotive industry stems from his passion for automobiles and interest in the industry. Steve resides in Orange County, where he enjoys spending time with his wife, cycling (MTB, and road), reading, and travelling from time-to-time.