Pirelli’s Gori Re-Elected as ETRMA President

Pirelli Tyre chief executive, Dr Francesco Gori, was today re-elected as European Tyre & Rubber Manufacturers’ Association (ETRMA) president. The ETRMA board’s decision to re-elect Dr Gori means he will server a further three-year term from 2009 to 2011. Patrick Lepercq (Michelin) was elected as vice-president for the same period.

Dr Francesco Gori became CEO and managing director of Pirelli Tyre in 2006. He joined the group in 1978 and became general manager of the Tyre Sector in 2001. Patrick Lepercq joined Michelin in 1980. Since 2002, he has been corporate vice-president Public Affairs.

Commenting on his re-election Dr Gori said: “The continuity decided by members of the board is a strong signal to actively pursue all the initiatives taken over the past three years to increase road safety, to contribute to the protection of the environment and to defend European industry competitiveness.”

“Some positive achievements have already been reached but key market and ambitious regulatory challenges are expected to fundamentally transform the manufacturing framework of our companies in the years to come. I am convinced the European Tyre & Rubber Manufacturers’ Association I have been asked to lead- is structured to timely and efficiently address those issues,” he continued.