NTDA CEO Stefan Hay to step down after 11-years
After more than a decade at the helm of the National Tyre Distributors Association (NTDA), CEO Stefan Hay will step down from his role this summer. Hay will formally leave the NTDA at the end of July 2025 and will take up the role of CEO at the Association of Manufacturers of Domestic Appliances (AMDEA) at the beginning of August. Recruitment for his successor is already well underway, with the NTDA board seeking a new chief executive to build on the platform Stefan Hay has established.
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Cimcorp names Simon Hester as regional director for Oceania
Cimcorp has appointed Simon Hester as its new regional director for Australia and New Zealand/Oceania. With a rich background in civil engineering, ICT, logistics, according to the company, the appointment marks “a new level of Cimcorp’s presence in the Oceania region, making it a significant step for the entire company.”
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Delaney no longer ETRMA President
The European Tyre & Rubber Manufacturers’ Association (ETRMA) confirms that following his departure from Goodyear, Chris Delaney is no longer serving as President of ETRMA. The association says it is currently in the process of looking for a suitable replacement but has yet to reach a decision.
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ETRMA promotes Mathioudaki to Director, Product Stewardship & Sustainability
The European Tyre and Rubber Manufacturers’ Association (ETRMA) has announced the promotion of Stella Mathioudaki to Director, Product Stewardship & Sustainability. In her expanded role, Mathioudaki will oversee the industrys efforts on responsible material use and regulatory compliance, while also leading key initiatives on tyre sustainability, including recycling, retreading, and the broader circular economy transition.
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Mull to head US waste tyre association
The Tire Recycling Foundation (TRF) has appointed Stephanie Mull as its executive director. Mull will lead the USA-based organisation’s efforts to drive innovation and invest in the circular tyre economy, grow end-of-life tyre markets, and support research to address gaps in the tyre recycling supply chain and sustainability.
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Tyres & Accessories interviews new Nokian Tyres CEO, Paolo Pompei
Paolo Pompei officially took over as chief executive officer (CEO) of Nokian Tyres Plc on 1 January 2025. With a distinguished career spanning decades in the tyre business including leadership positions at Yokohama TWS, Trelleborg Group, and Pirelli, Pompei brings a wealth of international expertise and a proven track record of driving growth and innovation. Since taking over at Nokian, production at the company’s landmark zero-emission Romania factory has got underway. And – as of the week prior to our exclusive interview – in early April, deliveries began.
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Nexen hosts ‘Purple Summit 2025’ in Munich
Nexen Tire held its global partnership event, dubbed Purple Summit 2025’ in Munich, Germany from 25 to 27 April. Since 2016, Nexen has used Purple Summit as “a key worldwide marketing platform” to communicate with “major partners from all over the world to share its long-term vision and collaborative roadmap”. This years event took place in Germany for the first time, after the companys recent partnership with FC Bayern München.
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Pedroni to head Bridgestone’s Latin America tyre business
From 16 May, Augustin Pedroni will take on new responsibilities at Bridgestone. Ending his current role as Group President of Bridgestone Asia Pacific, India and China (BSAPIC), Pedroni will become President of Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations Latin America (BATO LA).
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Banner Batteries names new CEO
After almost three decades of leadership by Andreas and Thomas Bawart, an external CEO has taken over operational management of Banner Batteries. Effective 1 April 2025, Werner Töpfl became chief executive officer. While the previous managing directors are withdrawing from the operational side of the business, they remain closely tied to the company as owners.
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Continental names Welzbacher CFO
From 1 October 2025, Roland Welzbacher will become Chief Financial Officer of Continental AG. He succeeds Olaf Schick, who requested the early termination of his contract in December 2024.
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Repairify adds marketing and client service managers
Satty Nanuwa joins as national sales and partnership manager, to support the continued focus on client service and Shahnaz Alamgir becomes product and digital marketing manager.
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Magna Tyres names Hein de Wind as CCO
Magna Tyres Group has appointed Hein de Wind as its new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), effective immediately. de Wind will be responsible for “shaping and executing the global commercial strategy, accelerating the company’s growth, and reinforcing customer relationships across all regions”, according to the company.
Continue Reading Delaney leaves Goodyear – Zamarro continues interim EMEA remit
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company confirms that as of 14 April 2025, Christopher R. Delaney is no longer employed with the company. The former, Brussels-based President of Goodyear’s Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) business had already begun a leave of absence ten days prior to this, with Christina Zamarro named as his interim successor.
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Chris Young named CTO of TBC Corporation
North American replacement tyre wholesaler and franchiser TBC Corporation has appointed Chris Young to the role of Chief Technology Officer. Young will report directly to TBC President & CEO Don Byrd.
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Henry Birch named CEO, Graham Stapleton leaves Halfords after seven years
Graham Stapleton is stepping down as a director of Halfords Group and Henry Birch has been named as his replacement as chief executive officer. Stapleton led Halfords for over seven years leading its strategic change from a cycling and motoring retailer to “a leading omnichannel retail and services business”. During Stapleton’s tenure, annual revenues grew from £1.1 billion to £1.7 billion with more than half of group sales now service-related (FY19: 24%).
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