Nick Manning to leave Toyo

Toyo Tyre (UK) Limited has confirmed that Nick Manning has stepped down as managing director of the company with immediate effect. According to company representatives he will officially leave the company at the end of December 2012 in order to “pursue other interests.” There has been no indication of whether or not these other interest will be inside or outside the tyre industry.

Toyo Tyre UK MD Nick Manning for his efforts during his time with the company and has already begun the search for a new managing director. In the meantime the Tamotsu Sakuramoto, president of Toyo Tire Europe, will lead the company.