Onkar S Kanwar inducted into tyre hall of fame

Apollo Tyres Ltd chairman, Onkar S Kanwar, was inducted into the Tire Industry Association’s (TIA) Hall of Fame 2011 at a special ceremony held on 31 October in Las Vegas.

Every year the TIA honours the outstanding individuals who have created lasting value for the tyre, rubber and transportation industries. This year, along with Onkar Kanwar, three others have been honoured for their significant contribution to the American tyre industry. Kanwar, who is the only non-American to be inducted into this year’s Hall of Fame, unfortunately was not able to attend the ceremony in Las Vegas.

Speaking about the four honourees, Roy Littlefield, executive vice president, Tire Industry Association said: “Their remarkable careers have helped make the tyre industry what it is today, and they exemplify everything that is great about this industry.”

On being inducted into TIA’s Hall of Fame, Onkar S Kanwar, chairman, Apollo Tyres said: “For me this honour is a vindication of what Apollo Tyres has tried to achieve within and for the Indian tyre industry. It is a recognition of the untiring efforts of every individual in the 16,000+ Apollo Tyres family, who have powered our growth and of our customers and business partners across the globe, for their trust in us and their feedback at all times.”

Along with Apollo Tyres Ltd, Onkar Kanwar is also the chairman of Artemis Health Sciences, which has interests in healthcare and research. As a business leader, Onkar Kanwar has been closely associated with leading national and international industry organisations. He is the past president of Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) and a former chairman of Automotive Tyre Manufacturers’ Association. Currently, apart from being a member of the Trade Advisory Committee to the Government of India and the president of Indian Rubber Manufacturers Research Association (IRMRA), he is also a member of the board of governors for Indian Institute of Management (Kozhikode) and Indian Institute of Information Technology Design & Manufacturing (IIITDM).

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