Mahle Aftermarket appoints Phil Nicholson as regional sales manager
Mahle Aftermarket UK has appointed Phil Nicholson as its regional sales manager for Scotland and Ireland, as the company bolsters its sales team with further expertise to deliver continued exceptional customer service. Phil brings strong experience in sales and building customer relationships, having worked in the automotive industry for his entire career, which spans nearly 30 years. After picking up experience with one of the UK’s biggest motor factors for a number of years, he joins Mahle Aftermarket from another globally recognised tier-one supplier of automotive parts.
Continue ReadingSusanna Tusa to lead Nokian Tyres Romania project
Susanna Tusa has been appointed general director and vice president of Nokian Tyres Romania Operations. She will also lead the Oradea, Romania factory project. The factory is scheduled to produce its first tyres in the second half of 2024. Commercial tyre production is set to start in early 2025.
Continue ReadingShioiri leaves Yokohama Europe presidency
After three-and-a-half years as chairman of Yokohama Europe, Hiroyuki Shioiri will leave his European responsibilities on 1 November 2023 in order to return to Japan and become “Officer, Head of Corporate Planning Div., Head of Corporate Planning Dept.” Tyres & Accessories understands that Shioiri’s successor will be named on 9 October and that the change doesn’t impact Yokohama Europe chief executive Gregorio Borgo’s role.
Continue ReadingContinental opens 13th German training centre in Gifhorn
Continental has opened its 13th training centre in Germany for employees in Gifhorn, between Hanover and Wolfsburg. The opening ceremony on 25 September, 2023, was attended by labour minister Hubertus Heil and the second chairperson of IG Metall, Christiane Benner. The company launched CITT (Continental Institute for Technology and Transformation) in 2019. The institute focuses on retraining and refocusing employees in a transitional economy – or in Conti’s words, “to strengthen the employability of individual employees.” CITT had trained 8,500 participants by the end of 2022, and Conti expects this number to reach 9,500 by the end of 2023.
Continue ReadingConti names new Middle East leadership
Continental AG has made significant leadership changes within its Middle East operations. Specifically, Continental has welcomed back José De la Fuente as the managing director for the Middle East. De la Fuente brings a wealth of experience and expertise, having led Continental’s operations in Mexico as general director for tyres for the past five years. According to the company, his time in Mexico showcased “outstanding leadership and strategic acumen contributing to the growth and success of the company in the region”.
Continue ReadingNew area sales manager for SMP Europe
Engine management specialist SMP Europe, the home of Intermotor, Lemark and Lucas brands, has appointed Will Fry as area sales manager as the company looks to strengthen its sales team and promote from within. Fry has been with the company for over four years, previously holding the role of marketing communications manager where he successfully supported and delivered the marketing of the brand.
Continue ReadingMelett strengthens marketing team with new appointment
Turbocharger manufacturing specialist Melett has bolstered its marketing team with the appointment of Jacqueline Barker as marketing assistant, to shore up company communications and develop positive customer relations. Barker, who has been with Melett for 4.5 years, moves into the team from the customer care department, where she focused on developing and maintaining relationships with Melett’s customers, and is therefore well placed in understanding ongoing demand and key customer requirements. In her new role, she will support the marketing department by assisting on creative campaign delivery and maximising engaging customer contact.
Continue ReadingContinental names Goudswaard head of tyre R&D
Starting 1 September 2023, Edwin Goudswaard is heading up research and development activities at Continental Tires. He succeeds Dr Boris Mergell, who on that date took over as head of the User Experience business area at Continental Automotive.
Continue ReadingNew TRA president
At its Annual General Meeting held on 13 September 2023, the Tyre Recovery Association (TRA) unanimously elected Bill Clarke of DME Tyres to be its new president for the next two years. Clarke succeeds Tim Stott of Murfitts Industries who is stepping down. DME Tyres were early supporters of the TRA having joined soon after its formation two decades ago.
Continue ReadingBridgestone’s Gerry Duffy retires
Gerry Duffy has retired from Bridgestone after a career with the company spanning 36 years. A statement issued by Bridgestone Mining Solutions Australia (BMSA) shares that Duffy, who was chief executive officer of the business, has been succeeded by Tadashi Masamune.
Continue ReadingLinglong appoints Wolf Fuder as head of marketing Europe
Linglong became the first Chinese tyremaker to start producing tyres in Europe when it opened the doors to its Serbia facility in February. Since then, the company has continued to expand its European operations and most recently appointed Wolf Fuder as Head of Marketing Europe based within the Linglong Germany GmbH operation.
Continue ReadingBayman leaves Goodyear EMEA consumer presidency, Anckaert promoted
3-and-a-half years after joining Goodyear EMEA, the company’s President Consumer Europe, Hakan Bayman, has left the company.
Continue ReadingATS Euromaster sales director named commercial director at TrucTyre
Jason Chamberlain, sales director at ATS Euromaster, is now also taking over as commercial director role of TrucTyre. In his expanded new role, Chamberlain will be responsible for overseeing and driving business growth for both ATS Euromaster and TrucTyre. According to the company, “the promotion will ensure customers of both ATS Euromaster and TrucTyre get a consistent and high quality level of service, across all vehicle types.”
Continue ReadingLuca Pini joins GRI as Europe OEM lead
GRI has appointed Luca Pini as the companys OEM lead in Europe. According to the company, Pini will play a pivotal role in driving GRIs growth and expansion in the European Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) market.
Continue ReadingCeat appoints new R&D head as focus shifts to European car tyre introduction
Ceat recently appointed Renji Issac, Senior Vice President R&D and Technology in India. Issac took over from Peter Becker, Senior Vice President R&D and Technology effective 1 May. Becker was globally responsible for quality tyre development and implementation in Europe from July 2017 to 30 April 2023.
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