Kumho appoints Brückner to German OEM role

As of 1 July 2023, Stephan Brückner is responsible for Kumho Tire’s original equipment business with all German vehicle manufacturers as Senior Sales Account Manager. He joins Kumho from Hankook Tire Europe, where he most recently served as OE Account Manager.

“Kumho is one of the best-known tyre manufacturers in the world,” says Brückner. “I very much look forward to contributing to the further growth of Kumho Tire’s original equipment business with my experience, knowledge and network.”

Brückner began his tyre industry career with Continental in 1996 as a regional sales manager for the company’s commercial vehicles business in Germany. Other roles before joining Hankook in 2013 included a year as area sales manager for Kraiburg Austria.