Robert Babcock

Robert Babcock is an experienced automotive professional with a career spanning several decades in certification and compliance within the industry. Currently serving as the Director at Hyundai Kia America Technical Center, Inc. since April 1995, Robert Babcock oversees all certification and compliance issues for Hyundai and Kia products in the United States, including government communications, safety, and emissions regulations. Prior to this role, Robert Babcock held various positions at Toyota Technical Center from March 1985 to April 1995, focusing on emissions regulation and representing Toyota at government meetings. Robert Babcock's career began at EG&G Automotive Research as a Quality Controller, where contributions were made to the U.S. EPA's in-use testing program. Robert Babcock holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics from Eastern Michigan University.