Kono to lead Toyo Tires’ EMEA sales operation

Toyo Tire Corporation has appointed Masaomi Kono division general manager of its Europe, Africa & Middle East sales division and also, confusingly, general manager of said division, as well as general manager of the Europe, Africa & Middle East sales department. Kono begins in these roles, and presumably will receive slightly larger business cards, on 1 April 2023.

Kono succeeds Shoji Hirao, who has held all three aforementioned positions since 1 January 2023 and been division general manager since 1 June 2021. Masaomi Kono currently serves as vice-president of Toyo Tyre Sales & Marketing Malaysia.