James Boon leaves ISN Europe, Mark Ost named MD
After 20 years of history with the company and its brands, James Boon left ISN Europe on 28 February. From launching Hofmann Megaplan UK to leading ISN Europe, Boon has “played a pivotal role in shaping careers, driving growth, and building strong relationships across the industry”.
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Andrea Manenti leaves Bridgestone as David Almazan becomes North Region, UK head
Andrea Manenti left his position as vice president of Bridgestone North Region on 1 February 2025. He also departed his role as head of the company’s UK and Ireland operations. Bridgestone told Tyres & Accessories that David Almazan, Bridgestone UK & Ireland commercial director, has been promoted to Manenti’s joint role, heading Bridgestone EMEA North Region and the UK and Ireland. Drew Chapman continues in his role as consumer director. Manenti’s departure adds to the list of leadership changes at Bridgestone since the reorganisation of the company’s management structure in February 2024, including the instatement of a new business unit covering Europe, Middle East and Africa.
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moveero appoints Kevin Bailey as Product Manager, Americas
moveero, which is known for making off-highway wheels and hubs, has announced the appointment of Kevin Bailey to the position of Product Manager, Americas. In this new role, Bailey will be responsible for developing the company’s product strategy in alignment with its divisional and group objectives and then enabling its deployment.
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GRI names Dr Tharindu Atapattu CEO
Dr Tharindu Atapattu is the new Chief Executive Officer of GRI. Announcing his appointment, the tyre maker says the arrival of Atapattu ushers in a “dynamic new chapter for the company.” He took on this remit in February, succeeding Dr Mahesha Ranasoma.
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Marangoni announces major management changes
Effective 1 February 2025, the Marangoni Group has merged all its sales and marketing activities for new tyres and retreads within the truck-bus and off-highway segment into a single business unit, Direct. Heading the Direct business unit is Christoph Brinkmann. His appointment is one of three recent strategic changes at Marangoni.
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GXO graduate joins Transaid for Driving Safety Across Ghana secondment
Kemi Ojo-Osagie, a graduate associate at GXO, has begun a six-month secondment in Ghana with Transaid, an international development organisation. She is supporting the rollout of a new training standard for Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) drivers as part of the Driving Safety Across Ghana project. Kemi’s role focuses on advocacy, outreach, and driver sensitization at truck parks near coastal ports. Her goal is to expand these efforts across Ghana.
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Stoneacre answers skills shortage with Toyota’s Autotech Academy Internship Programme
Stoneacre Motor Group is embracing a “groundbreaking internship initiative”, Toyota Talent Powered by Autotech Academy, to grow its talent pool and secure the future of its workforce. Last year, Toyota GB Plc joined forces with Autotech Group’s Academy brand to launch the initiative which would address the shortage of skilled vehicle technicians and support the recruitment strategy across Toyota’s UK retail network.
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Yokohama Rubber management changes – Borgo takes on Yokohama TWS role
Gregorio Borgo has added the position of Consultant of Yokohama TWS to his remit. He will begin in this capacity with the agricultural, material handling, construction and two-wheeler tyre and wheel division from 28 March 2025 alongside his current engagement as Acting President of Yokohama Europe GmbH. Additionally, Borgo will climb a rung of the corporate ladder on that date, swapping his title of Associate Officer of Yokohama Rubber for that of Officer.
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Apollo Tyres appoints chief supply chain officer
Apollo Tyres has appointed Parmeshwaran Iyer as its new chief supply chain officer. The company said he will develop and optimise global supply chain operations, aligning with its business objectives demand forecasting, production planning, logistics management, and stakeholder coordination. Apollo added that Iyer will “drive operational excellence, enhance competitiveness, and foster sustainable growth.” He will be based at Apollo Tyres’ corporate headquarters in Gurugram, India, reporting to vice chairman and managing director Neeraj Kanwar.
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Jiangsu General adjusts management team
Jiangsu General said that deputy general manager Gu Yahong has resigned from the position of deputy general manager. However, the tyre manufacturer said that Gu Yahong “will continue to hold other positions in the company after resigning”.
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JK Tyre’s President (India) resigns
Anuj Kathuria is no longer JK Tyre & Industries Ltd.’s President (India). In a letter dated 14 February 2025, Kathuria resigned for “personal reasons,” and JK Tyre confirms “he has been relieved from the services of the company.” According to a leading Indian newspaper, Kathuria “abruptly” resigned “amidst an ongoing probe by Mumbai’s police.” The former senior manager claims he is the victim of false allegations.
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Sabrina Kuehl promoted to Kenda Europe’s Automotive Leadership Team
Effective 1 January 2025, Sabrina Sabrina Kuehl was promoted to the role of Marketing & Product Development Director for Kenda Europe Automotive, with the organisation’s Automotive Leadership Team. According to the company, the position of Marketing & Product Development Director is a newly created role within Kenda Europe, designed to meet growing demand for high-quality automotive tyres in the region.
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Anckaert becomes Goodyear’s Chief of Product Strategy & Planning
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has named David Anckaert the company’s new Chief of Product Strategy and Planning. In this role, which takes effect immediately, Anckaert will lead Goodyear’s product roadmap and lifecycle planning, leveraging data-driven market insights to “identify opportunities, drive innovation and develop a winning global product portfolio.” He reports to Chief Executive Officer and President Mark Stewart.
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Prometeon appoints Steve Tift as UK and Eire MD
Following the departure of Ali Yilmaz, Prometeon Tyre Group, has appointed Steve Tift as managing director for the UK and Eire. Tift steps into the role with nine years of experience at Prometeon, where he has played a key role in developing successful sales teams and strengthening customer relationships. Joining in 2016 as business development manager, Tift’s commercial strengths saw him quickly promoted to UK sales manager and then sales director in January 2023.
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moveero names Luca Pini as European account manager
moveero has appointed Luca Pini to the position of key account manager, Europe, where he will work closely with the European operations of key customers John Deere and AGCO. Based at moveero’s test, research and development facility in Brescia, Italy, Pini brings over 20 years of sales and technical experience working with original equipment manufacturers worldwide.
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