Bridgestone names Mühlhäuser VP North Europe
Christian Mühlhäuser, Managing Director of Bridgestone Central Europe since July 2019, has taken on additional responsibilities at the tyre maker. From today he is also acting as Vice President North Europe within Bridgestone EMEA.
Continue ReadingSindermann expands EMEA truck tyre remit at Goodyear; Weber assumes DACH role
Goodyear has appointed Maximilian Weber to lead its truck tyre sales in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. As Sales General Manager Commercial DACH, Weber continues a career with Goodyear that began in 2008 and has seen him take on roles of increasing responsibility, most recently as Sales General Manager Consumer for Goodyear’s car tyre business in the Benelux region.
Continue ReadingAndrew Reitzner joins ZC Rubber as UK national sales manager
Zhongce Rubber Group (ZC Rubber) has appointed Andrew Reitzner its national sales manager for the UK. Reitzner began in this role on 1 February and takes responsibility for the TBR & PCR portfolio of products with existing importers whilst looking at the UK market for new partners for ZC’s further brand portfolio.
Continue ReadingDarren Lindsey to head BTMA
Graham Willson is retiring as Chief Executive of the British Tyre Manufacturers’ Association at the end of April, and the BTMA board has named Darren Lindsey his successor. Lindsey, who is commercial product director at Michelin Tyre PLC, brings more than 25 years of experience in national and international missions and a wealth of industry knowledge to his new function.
Continue ReadingInoue to head Toyo Tires’ Asia & Oceania Sales Division
Toyo Tire Corporation has appointed Koichi Inoue general manager of its Asia & Oceania Sales Division, effective 1 April 2024. Inoue joins the tyre maker from Mitsubishi Auto Leasing Corporation, where he served as the division’s chief executive.
Continue ReadingKumho appoints Tim Dougherty TBR national sales manager
Tim Dougherty has taken on the role of TBR national sales manager at Kumho Tyre UK. He joins the company from Bridgestone, where he served as sales manager, and brings with him nearly 30 years of tyre experience, all in the truck tyre sector.
Continue Readingmoveero appoints global IT director
moveero has appointed Rich Bevan to the position of Global IT Director. Bevan joined moveero in 2018 as Senior IT Infrastructure Engineer, having spent his earlier career working in various senior roles - including IT operations specialist, and systems manager.
Continue ReadingApollo Tyres appoints new sales manager in France
Apollo Tyres has appointed Olivier Pataud as country sales manager for France. He succeeds Francois Hien, who becomes the company’s new “head of customer experience projects” operating across all of the company’s product groups in France. Pataud joined Apollo Tyres last year as a key account manager for the Passenger Car Tyre division.
Continue ReadingRomain Sartorius named Chairman & CEO of Mobivia
French automotive and mobility sector company Mobivia, which operates 11 brands and some 20 start-ups in several countries, has a new Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. Following its election on 27 January, the company’s Board of Directors chose Romain Sartorius to lead the firm for the next four years.
Continue ReadingMasuta ends Europe remit – now heading Sumitomo Rubber (China)
Tomohiko Masuta has concluded his tenure as Senior Executive Manager, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Falken Tyre Europe, becoming Chairman and General Manager of Sumitomo Rubber (China) Co. Ltd. as of 1 January 2024. He succeeds Eiichi Masuda in these roles. Masuda concurrently serves as Chairman and General Manager of Sumitomo Rubber (Changshu) and Chairman of Sumitomo Rubber (Hunan).
Continue ReadingGoodyear appoints Greg Shank as senior IR director
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has named Greg Shank as senior director of Investor Relations (IR). He reports to Christina Zamarro, executive vice president and Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
Continue ReadingChandgie named COO of Yokohama Tire Corp.
Yokohama Tire Corporation has promoted Stan Chandgie, who is currently EVP of Sales & Support, to the position of Chief Operating Officer. Chandgie begins in this role on 1 April 2024 and will add marketing, tyre business planning, and supply chain/logistics to his existing remit of overseeing consumer and commercial sales. He will report to Jeff Barna, President and CEO of Yokohama Rubber’s North American manufacturing and sales business.
Continue ReadingYokohama Rubber names Yamaishi Chairman & CEO
Numerous changes within the management of the Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. will take effect following the company’s general meeting of shareholders on 28 March 2024, including the appointment of Masataka Yamaishi as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. Shinji Seimiya will take over Yamaishi’s current remit as President, as well as the role of COO.
Continue ReadingNordic Tyres & GB Tyres further expand sales team
Nordic Tyres and GB Tyres have further expanded their team with the appointment of a new Business Development Manager, Andy Bray. Located in Lincolnshire, Andy will be covering the south-east of England for Nordic Tyres and GB Tyres.
Continue ReadingVaculug names Stevens to head of field operations
Vaculug has promoted Kelly Stevens to the role of head of fleet operations. Stevens has been a key member of the Vaculug team for nearly four years following a combined total of 15 years at Tructyre and ATS Euromaster.
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