Career Tracks
VW diesel scandal – Audi manager under arrest
Investigators in the VW diesel scandal have taken a high-level manager into custody. Audi boss Rupert Stadler was detained on Monday due to the danger of evidence being suppressed. Stadler’s position at the top of the senior VW subsidiary and thus also on the VW Board, will be taken temporarily by the Dutchman Bram Schot, provided this is approved by the Audi board of trustees. The German press agency has discovered this through trusted informants. The 56 year old has been sales director at Audi for about nine months.
Michelin Auto Professional dealers complete new Licensed Retail Tyre Technician course
Eight technicians representing Michelin Auto Professional dealers across the UK and Ireland have become the first to complete Michelin’s new Licensed Retail Tyre Technician course – with a further eight scheduled to take part in July. The group of 16 are undertaking the two-day course as part of Michelin’s Tyre Academy 2018 – a series of annual events run by Michelin to help advocate dealers retain the best talent within their dealerships.
MIRA outlines suite of automotive apprenticeships
MIRA Technology Institute, a partnership between North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College, HORIBA MIRA, Coventry University, Loughborough University and the University of Leicester has detailed a suite of apprenticeships that will underpin their ambition to help the UK develop the next generation of skilled engineers.
Goodyear CFO Laura K. Thompson to retire
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company executive vice president and chief financial officer (CFO) Laura K. Thompson is to retire in the first quarter of 2019 after 35 years of service.
Experienced customer service account manager joins CAM
Mark Erwood is joining CAM as key account manager, tasked with providing high levels of customer interaction across the UK and Ireland to help tyre dealers develop their businesses through CAM’s IT enablement.
Exol appoints new financial controller
Exol Lubricants has appointed Anthony Eddowes to the position of financial controller, based at the company’s head office in Wednesbury.
Seven employees at Trico celebrate 25 years
Seven employees at Trico HQ in Pontypool were recently presented with engraved watches and a Dartington Crystal Clock by managing director, Adam Richards, for their 25 years of dedicated service.
Nokian Tyres appoints new CFO, VP Products & Technologies
Teemu Kangas-Kärki has been named Nokian Tyres’ new chief financial officer, a position he will take up on 16 July. The tyre maker has also announced that, starting 1 October, Jukka Kasi will become its new vice-president, Products and Technologies. Both men gain a place on the Nokian Tyres management team and report to Hille Korhonen, the company’s president and chief executive officer.
Senard reappointed Michelin CEO
Following the election of Florent Menegaux as general managing partner and Yves Chapot as non-general managing partner at Michelin’s Annual Shareholders Meeting on 18 May, SAGES, Michelin’s non-managing general Partner, acted on the Michelin Supervisory Board’s recommendation and appointed Jean-Dominique Senard, general managing partner, as chief executive officer. Senard, who was first appointed chief executive officer of Michelin in 2012, will serve as chief executive officer until the end of his term as managing partner, which is the close of the Annual Shareholders Meeting called to approve the 2018 financial statements.
Michelin shareholders approve Menegaux, Chapot appointments
Attendees at the Michelin 2018 General Annual Meeting of Shareholders last Friday elected Florent Menegaux to the position of general managing partner and Yves Chapot as non-general managing partner. In each case, more than 99 per cent of voting shareholders voted in favour of the appointments.
Simon Michael appointed Prometeon MD
Prometeon Tyre Group UK Ltd (PTG) has appointed Simon Michael as managing director. He will be based at the company’s head office in Burton on Trent. Simon Michael brings 23 years of tyre industry experience in the UK and Middle East into the role.
Klarius on ‘recruitment drive’
Having recently invested in its manufacturing, warehouse and logistics infrastructure Klarius Products Ltd based in Cheadle is looking for up to 40 new employees over the next eight weeks. Anyone from the local area who has manufacturing skills, warehouse experience or administrative qualifications is being encouraged to get in touch.
Sobotta appointed Bridgestone Americas’ new CISO
Bridgestone Americas, Inc. has named Andy Sobotta its Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). He begins in this capacity on 21 May and will be based in the company’s headquarters town of Nashville. He will report to Stefano Mezzabotta, chief information officer, Bridgestone Americas, with dotted-line reporting to Chris Karbowiak, chief administrative officer, chief risk officer and executive vice-president, Bridgestone Americas.
Smithers Rapra appoints new Tire Engineering Consultant
Brad Wurst has joined Smithers Rapra as Tire Engineering Consultant, bringing with him almost 30 years of experience in the field of tyre engineering. His work within the Smithers Rapra technical consulting group will focus upon providing specific guidance and solutions that address clients’ development and quality-related challenges. The new Tire Engineering Consultant will also help clients in developing a plan of action to implement solutions for their tyre design needs.
Hella expands aftermarket team
Automotive equipment manufacturer and system supplier Hella has strengthened its UK aftermarket team with the recruitment of Martin McGreevy as the company’s new national sales manager.