Shioiri leaves Yokohama Europe presidency

After three-and-a-half years as chairman of Yokohama Europe, Hiroyuki Shioiri will leave his European responsibilities on 1 November 2023 in order to return to Japan and become “Officer, Head of Corporate Planning Div., Head of Corporate Planning Dept.” Tyres & Accessories understands that Shioiri’s successor will be named on 9 October and that the change doesn’t impact Yokohama Europe chief executive Gregorio Borgo’s role.

As well as being chairman of Yokohama Europe GmbH, Shiroiri has also been chairman of Yokohama H.P.T. Ltd. as well as chairman of Yokohama Scandinavia AB, chairman of Yokohama Iberia S.A., chairman of Yokohama France S.A.S., plus president of Yokohama Suisse SA and president of Yokohama CEE Spółka z.o.o. as part of his European remit. Those roles also end on 1 November 2023.

At the same time, The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., has also made the following changes in senior management. Effective 1 October, Shinichi Takimoto becomes senior managing officer, chairman and CEO of Yokohama Corporation of North America, chairman of Yokohama Tire Corporation, chairman of Yokohama Tire (Canada) Inc., chairman of Yokohama Tire Mexico S. de R.L. de C.V., In charge of O.E. Tire Sales & Marketing Div. He was previously senior managing officer, chairman and CEO of Yokohama Corporation of North America, Chairman of Yokohama Tire Corporation, chairman of Yokohama Tire (Canada) Inc., chairman of Yokohama Tire Mexico S. de R.L. de C.V.

In addition, effective 1 November 2023, Masahiro Yuki becomes member of the board and officer, In charge of Corporate Finance & Accounting Dept., in charge of Quality Assurance Div., chairman of Yokohama Rubber (China) Co., Ltd. He was previously member of the board and officer, Head of Corporate Planning Div., in charge of Quality Assurance Div., chairman of Yokohama Rubber (China) Co., Ltd.