New sales manager for Cooper Tire France

Hubert Plouchart has joined the French subsidiary of Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Europe. Holding a BTS in Management and a Masters in Business and Marketing from ESSEC, Plouchart was formerly head of National Sales of the glass repair department at Speedy France.

Boasting over 10 years’ experience in the automotive industry, Plouchart began his career at Autoglass, then held various positions with long-term rental companies Athlon Car Lease and ALD Automotive, before joining Speedy in 2009.

As sales manager, Plouchart’s role will be to structure the strategy of the company in France and to expand its presence in the various distribution channels. Plouchart succeeds Joel Jacquet, who has retired after more than 10 years as head of commerce at Cooper Tire France.