Kenda Tire Europe names Stephane Demarteau as key account manager

Kenda Tire Europe has appointed Stéphane Demarteau as Key Account Manager France & Benelux reporting to Henno Plaggenborg, director of Automotive Division, Europe.

Prior to his appointment, Demarteau was account manager BeLux for Hankook Tires. Before that, he worked for important industry names such as Innotec amongst others.

“We are excited to welcome Stéphane to the Kenda family,” Henno Plaggenborg said, adding: “I’m certain that with his proven ability to connect with industry partners, he’ll be a real asset. His addition to an already strong and dynamic sales team, together with significant business gains of the past year means we enter 2023 in our strongest ever position.”

“Kenda Tire Europe is a dynamic brand name which is truly on the rise. With a diverse portfolio that offers innovative solutions designed to meet the challenges facing European drivers, I feel very privileged to be joining such a strong team at such an exciting time. Our goal is to take the business to new heights by championing all the unique qualities that drive the Kenda brand, as it evolves in line with the ever-changing needs of the global vehicle car parc”, Demarteau explained.