Conti appoints UK Retread and Brand manager

Grant Willman, who joined Continental in July 2008 as dealer support manager for the truck division’s South East region, has been promoted to the newly-created position of Retread and Brand manager within the company’s UK commercial vehicle tyres marketing team. In this role, Willman will be responsible for both developing Conti’s retread sector strategy over the coming five years. He will also take responsibility for managing the casing process to ensure, as the tyre maker says, “Continental is at the forefront of the retread market as well as developing and implementing the brand strategy for all Continental’s commercial vehicle products.”

“I am excited about my new position as I know retreads are playing an increasingly important role in the commercial vehicle tyre market,” said Willman. “I am looking forward to the challenges ahead. Reducing operational costs are a top priority for our customers and we are working on a great retread package that will really work to benefit operators, so watch this space.”

Arthur Gregg, Continental sales and marketing director – Commercial, added: “This is a really important new role in our truck team and we are pleased to be able to offer retreads such a focus within Continental to help operators achieve the lowest overall driving costs. Grant has been out in the field with our customers for the last three years so he brings a great deal to the position with a real focus on what is wanted and valued by our customers. It is a really exciting time for retreads at Continental and I wish Grant every success in the future.”