
Exceptionally well-suited – Y-ATG on Noronha promotion
Yokohama Rubber Company has commented on the upcoming appointment of Angelo Noronha to the role of President & CEO of Yokohama-ATG, with Co-Chief Operating Officer Nitin Mantri stating that Yokohama Rubber is “excited to have Angelo lead Y-ATG.” Noronha, who is currently President of Global Aftermarket Sales, will take on this new remit from 1 January 2025.
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Further role for incoming Bridgestone East CEO Tamura
In addition to taking on the positions of Chief Executive Officer within Bridgestone Corporation’s Bridgestone East regional business and G-MICA (Global Mining, Industrial, Construction, and Aviation Tire Solutions Business), from 1 January 2025 Nobuyuki Tamura will also become Chairman and Representative Board Member of Bridgestone Cycle Co., Ltd. Tamura succeeds Fumihiko Eitiko, who is retiring effective 31 December 2024.
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Yuan Liang takes on GM remit at Prometeon Tyre Group
Prometeon Tyre Group has appointed Yuan Liang to the role of acting General Manager. At the same time the tyre maker shares that Roberto Righi has “stepped down as General Manager and left the company.”
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IN‘n’OUT Autocentres finds garage technicians overseas
With staff shortages a major limitation to the growth of garages up and down the country, a number of creative approaches have been suggested to fill the staffing gap. For its part, the Lincoln branch of garage chain IN‘n’OUT Autocentres has become the latest workshop to tackle its own shortage by taking on a technician from India through Easy2Recruit.
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Noronha named Y-ATG President & CEO
From 1 January 2025, Angelo Noronha will hold the positions of President and Chief Executive Officer within The Yokohama Rubber Co Ltd.’s Yokohama ATG business. Noronha is currently President of the ATG Global Aftermarket Business.
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“Fully committed” to spin-off – Olaf Schick leaving Continental
Olaf Schick will part ways with Continental earlier than planned. A committee within the company’s Supervisory Board has agreed to the Chief Financial Officer’s request to step down on 30 September 2025. Schick will also relinquish the role of Executive Board member for Finance, Integrity and Law. He intends to return to Mercedes-Benz Group and will join its board of management on 1 October 2025.
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Tracey Mortimer promoted to managing director of Continental Tyre Group UK and Ireland
Continental Tyres has appointed Tracey Mortimer as managing director of its UK and Ireland tyre business. Mortimer will assume leadership of the manufacturer’s UK division on 1 January 2025, replacing Tarik Görgün who is relocating to the US with his family. Tracey Mortimer has more than 20 years of experience in the industry and has held senior consumer and commercial tyre sector roles at Continental Tyres. Over the course of her career she has performed a range of marketing and sales functions. She was most recently consumer tyres sales and solutions director UK and Ireland. Mortimer will oversee overall business strategy and execution for the company’s tyre business across the UK and Ireland in her new role.
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Yokohama, Pirelli execs join BTMA Board
At a meeting on 15 October, the Board British Tyre Manufacturers’ Association (BTMA) welcomed its first ever female member. Marisa Hever-Smith, Managing Director at Yokohama HPT, joins the Board as one of two new additions. Dimitrios Papadakos, who Pirelli recently appointed as CEO of Pirelli UK, also takes a place on the BTMA Board.
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Tirupati Tyres CEO, Chairman resign – new CFO appointed
Indian tyre maker Tirupati Tyres Ltd has announced the resignation of both its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Avinash Anil Ghorpade, and of company Chairman, Chander Prakash Sharma. These resignations are effective 3 December 2024. Additionally, Tirupati Tyres has appointed a new Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer; Pavan Patel has taken on this role for a period of five years, effective 2 December 2024.
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Ring names new area sales manager
Ex-Magowan Tyres salesman, Colin McCourt has recently joined Ring Automotive and will be primarily managing accounts on the island of Ireland, looking after both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. McCourt has more than 20 years experience in the aftermarket, including previous roles with Forte Lubricants, Magowan Tyres, Würth Ireland and Charles Hurst.
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Jongho Park named president of Hankook Tire Europe
Effective 1 December 2024, Jongho Park has been appointed as chief operating officer (COO) and president for Hankook Tire Europe. Park will lead the premium tyre manufacturer’s operations in its key European market. He takes over the role from Sanghoon Lee, who will be assuming responsibility for Hankook Tire & Technology as president and Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
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Gu Zhifu becomes the new director of Triangle
After Xiong Shunmin resigned, Triangle’s board of directors elected Gu Zhifu as a new member of the Strategic Development Committee.
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Kenda Europe establishes Powersports team for two-wheeler market growth
Kenda Europe is expanding its European activities in the powered two-wheeler segment with the formation of a dedicated Powersports team. Leading this initiative is Shaun Jones, who currently serves as Segment Director for Trailer & Caravan. Jones will transition into his new role in January 2025 and will collaborate closely with Kenda’s global Powersports teams in Taiwan and the United States, as well as the European Specialty unit, to drive growth and innovation in this market.
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Goodyear appoints Sautereau Communications Manager Europe South
Judith Sautereau is Goodyear’s new Communication Manager Europe South. In this role, she takes responsibility for leading Goodyear’s external and internal communications activities throughout France, Italy, Iberia, and Greece, to support sales and marketing initiatives for all lines of businesses and manage Goodyear reputation. Sautereau will be based in Paris.
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Nexen Tire names John Bosco Kim CEO
Nexen Tire has announced the promotion of five executives, including that of John Bosco (Hyeon Suk) Kim as Chief Executive Officer. He has taken on this position as of 1 December 2024 and serves within the team led by Travis Kang, who will continue in his role as Global CEO and Vice Chairman. Announcing these appointments, the company says it has “selected next-generation leaders who have achieved demonstrated success in key business areas such as sales, production, and research and development.”
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