Martins buys Safety Seal
Martins, the tyre equipment and supplies provider, has announced the acquisition of acquisition of Safety Seal, which is known for its tyre repair tools and solutions. According to Martins, this move allows the company to “expand its product portfolio and strengthen its position as a comprehensive provider for the tyre industry.”
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Yokohama Rubber gives senior manager additional responsibility
On 16 May 2025, Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. announced that it had given addition responsibility to a member of its senior management. The change became effective on 15 May 2025.
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Delphi appoints Aliya Lam as UK country director
Delphi has appointed Aliya Lam as UK country director. Lam joins Delphi with more than 23 years of global automotive aftermarket experience, including several senior leadership positions at Mahle. The Phinia aftermarket brand said her appointment marks “a significant step forward in its strategy to strengthen operations and accelerate growth in the UK’s automotive aftermarket.”
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Boucharlat leading Goodyear’s global commercial business
Grégory Boucharlat has taken on the role of senior vice president, Global Commercial at Goodyear Tire & Rubber. In this position within the companys senior leadership team, reporting to CEO and President Mark Stewart, he assumes responsibility for the global strategic coordination of the Commercial tyre business. Additionally, Boucharlat will continue to lead Goodyear’s Tires-as-a-Service (TaaS) organisation as part of the companys Commercial operations.
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Jason J Winkler elected to Goodyear board
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has announced the election of Jason J Winkler, executive vice president and chief financial officer of Motorola Solutions, to its board of directors. Winkler joined the boards Audit Committee and Committee on Corporate Responsibility and Compliance on 15 May.
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Extra role for Yokohama’s Masatomo
Effective 15 May 2025, Takeshi Masatomo is heading the Tire Overseas Business Planning department at Yokohama Rubber. He will perform this role alongside his existing remit as head of the company’s Tire Overseas Sales & Marketing division.
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Auto3iii appoints Nathan Elliott as commercial director
Automotive software company Auto3iii has appointed Nathan Elliott as its new commercial director. The company says Elliott’s recruitment reinforces its ambition to lead the digital transformation of the aftermarket.
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Işık named CEO of Continental Tire the Americas, Etzel retires
At the end of April Dr Jochen Etzel ended a career with Continental that spans more than 30 years. Following Etzel’s retirement, Tansu Işık succeeds him as Chief Executive Officer of Continental Tire the Americas, LLC, effective 1 May 2025. In this role, Işık reports directly to Christian Kötz, Executive Board Member of Continental and Head of Continental Tires.
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UK appointments – Prometeon names Hawley CFO, Heywood National Account Manager
Prometeon Tyre Group has made two key appointments within its UK team. Announcing new roles for Emma Hawley and Darren Heywood, the commercial and off-highway tyre specialist says their promotion demonstrates its “commitment to strengthening its support for customers and enhancing partnerships across the UK and Ireland.” Hawley takes on the position of Chief Financial Officer (CFO), UK & Eire, and Heywood picks up the remit of National Account Manager.
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NTDA CEO Stefan Hay to step down after 11-years
After more than a decade at the helm of the National Tyre Distributors Association (NTDA), CEO Stefan Hay will step down from his role this summer. Hay will formally leave the NTDA at the end of July 2025 and will take up the role of CEO at the Association of Manufacturers of Domestic Appliances (AMDEA) at the beginning of August. Recruitment for his successor is already well underway, with the NTDA board seeking a new chief executive to build on the platform Stefan Hay has established.
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Cimcorp names Simon Hester as regional director for Oceania
Cimcorp has appointed Simon Hester as its new regional director for Australia and New Zealand/Oceania. With a rich background in civil engineering, ICT, logistics, according to the company, the appointment marks “a new level of Cimcorp’s presence in the Oceania region, making it a significant step for the entire company.”
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Delaney no longer ETRMA President
The European Tyre & Rubber Manufacturers’ Association (ETRMA) confirms that following his departure from Goodyear, Chris Delaney is no longer serving as President of ETRMA. The association says it is currently in the process of looking for a suitable replacement but has yet to reach a decision.
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ETRMA promotes Mathioudaki to Director, Product Stewardship & Sustainability
The European Tyre and Rubber Manufacturers’ Association (ETRMA) has announced the promotion of Stella Mathioudaki to Director, Product Stewardship & Sustainability. In her expanded role, Mathioudaki will oversee the industrys efforts on responsible material use and regulatory compliance, while also leading key initiatives on tyre sustainability, including recycling, retreading, and the broader circular economy transition.
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Mull to head US waste tyre association
The Tire Recycling Foundation (TRF) has appointed Stephanie Mull as its executive director. Mull will lead the USA-based organisation’s efforts to drive innovation and invest in the circular tyre economy, grow end-of-life tyre markets, and support research to address gaps in the tyre recycling supply chain and sustainability.
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Tyres & Accessories interviews new Nokian Tyres CEO, Paolo Pompei
Paolo Pompei officially took over as chief executive officer (CEO) of Nokian Tyres Plc on 1 January 2025. With a distinguished career spanning decades in the tyre business including leadership positions at Yokohama TWS, Trelleborg Group, and Pirelli, Pompei brings a wealth of international expertise and a proven track record of driving growth and innovation. Since taking over at Nokian, production at the company’s landmark zero-emission Romania factory has got underway. And – as of the week prior to our exclusive interview – in early April, deliveries began.
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