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KYMCO USA, Inc. announces new Interim CEO and Senior Vice President

A renewed leadership team signals a strategic shift to rebuild market strength and elevate the KYMCO brand in the U.S.

[SPARTANBURG, SC, November 2025] – KYMCO USA, Inc. introduced Frank Yang as Interim CEO effective October 30, 2025, marking a renewed commitment to the brand’s future in the United States. Drawing on his extensive experience with KYMCO and its global subsidiaries, Yang has brought in former KYMCO USA Vice President Joe Wofford, aka “KYMCO Joe,” as the new Senior Vice President. Wofford’s return signals a unified vision: to rebuild, reenergize, and reestablish KYMCO as a respected and competitive force in the U.S. market.

Yang and Wofford’s partnership began years earlier at a tradeshow in Italy in 1999, where Yang represented KYMCO Taiwan and Wofford represented a U.S. distribution company. Recognizing the strength of KYMCO’s lineup and long-term potential, they forged a distribution agreement that introduced KYMCO scooters and small-displacement motorcycles to American riders.

The momentum of those early years was driven not only by KYMCO’s dependable vehicles but by a team dedicated to dealer success. When a dealer had an issue, KYMCO USA made it a priority to find a solution—an approach that shaped every part of the business, from service to spare parts.

Wofford highlighted his vision as KYMCO USA accelerates into its next chapter:

I’m glad to be back at KYMCO USA. I’ve missed being a part of the powersports world and the relationships that were developed from the beginning of KYMCO in the USA. We have work to do, but I’m happy to be a part of it. The team at KYMCO USA has already impressed me with their eagerness to grow. I see this move as helping them grow and enjoy this business as much as I have over the years.

Today, with Yang and Wofford back at the helm, KYMCO USA, Inc. is charting a bold path forward. Together, they aim to reestablish KYMCO as a key player in the U.S. powersports market by elevating product availability, strengthening after-sales support, and rebuilding dealer confidence for the next era of growth.

Frank Yang, CEO (left) and Joe Wofford, Senior Vice President (right)

ABOUT KYMCO USA: KYMCO USA is the official North American distributor for KYMCO, a global leader in scooters, motorcycles, ATVs, and side-by-sides. Established in 1963, KYMCO is known for its commitment to quality, reliability, and value across its full line of powersports vehicles, helping people not only connect to the world, but to themselves. Headquartered in Spartanburg, South Carolina, KYMCO USA supports a growing network of dealers nationwide with industry-leading support, high-margin products, and a legacy of performance on both pavement and trail. For more information, visit www.KYMCOUSA.com.

“They are such a great machine and so under rated. My very first utv was the Kymco UXV 450. As time has went I’ve been in a can am defender max Hd7 for the last three years. Awesome ride that has served my family well. But now our boys are older and have their own atvs. So I am down sizing. The seating capacity of the defender max is no longer needed. I am picking up a 23’ Kymco UXV 450i base in tan on Saturday. Added the super atv flip up windshield. Has a roof already. Will add a winch later. I’m so glad Kymco added the half doors as standard on their UXVs. After my first UXV 450 I got rid of it for a Honda pioneer 500. Good little machine as well. And was gonna go for the Honda pioneer 520 this time. But when you compare the two the Kymco wins in so many categories. Better suspension travel as it’s 56” wide vs 50” pioneer 500/520. More horsepower 33 vs 29. More top end speed 48-50 mph vs 38-40 mph. Front diff lock on the Kymco no diff lock on the Honda. Lots of storage on the Kymco none at all in factory form on the Honda. 2” receiver vs 1” 1/4 on the Honda. More towing capacity. 25” tires vs 24” tires on the Honda. Tilt steering on the Kymco fixed wheel on the Honda. Power steering option on the Kymco not factory available on the Honda. Although the units out there in this class steer very easy anyway. And so forth. CVT vs Honda gears, I do really like the option to paddle shift on the Honda. But Kymco has a great cvt, read some where they build the cvts for Yamaha. Not sure if that’s true but would not surprise me as they build something for just about every brand out there. Not China but Taiwan. And the best part of this is I picked mine up for 6999 plus tax and some small fees. It was a no brainer man.”

-Josh (KYMCO customer)