Magna Tyres names Vijay Nambiar its MEA GM

Vijay Nambiar is the new general manager of Magna Tyres Group’s Middle East and Africa office. He begins in this role on 1 September.

Nambiar joins Magna Tyres Group from Middle East trading company U.C.G.T, which he is said to have built from scratch over a six-year period, and be brings more than 30 years of tyre industry experience to his new role, including that gained within positions at Michelin and Bridgestone. The new general manager is also a trained Techno Commercial expert with experience in total tyre management.

“I am very excited to start this new Magna Tyres office, which will provide great benefits to all customers in the region with complete local support in building Magna Tyres brand image at par with any other known premium brand,” comments Nambiar, adding that his goal is to further enhance customer relationships and satisfaction within the region.

“We are very proud that Vijay has seized the opportunity to start with this new office and he will play an important role in enhancing the Magna Tyres image in the region, and the further expansion of the company,” shares Michael de Ruijter, chief executive officer of Magna Tyres Group.