Garga resigns as Apollo Tyres’ APMEA marketing chief
Vikram Garga has announced his resignation as Group Head, Marketing for Apollo Tyres Ltd.’s Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa (APMEA) region. Garga cites “personal reasons” as the motivation behind his decision to leave the company. His resignation takes effect from the close of business hours on 31 March 2024.
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Moisio to retire as President & CEO of Nokian Tyres
The Board of Directors at Nokian Tyres has initiated the process of finding a successor for Jukka Moisio, who intends to retire from his position as President and Chief Executive Officer during 2024. Nokian Tyres issued a statement yesterday confirming this upcoming change to its management, but did not name the exact date he would leave the company.
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Schaeffler adds two new territory managers to sales team
Schaeffler has recently expanded its sales team by welcoming two new territory managers, one covering the North of England and Scotland, and the other taking responsibilities for the South East of England.
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Valeo appoints new key account manager
Valeo Service UK has announced the appointment of Michael Gougeon as key account manager, bolstering its commitment to excellent customer service. With over 21 years of experience in the automotive industry, including eight years within Valeo Service UK, Gougeon brings a wealth of expertise and a proven track record of success to his new position.
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Giti Tire names new CSO
Giti Tire has announced the appointment of Dr Pang Chong Hau as the company’s Chief Sustainability Officer. Dr Pang is based at Giti’s global headquarters in Singapore and brings a wealth of experience in sustainability to his new position, having led the development of sustainable procurement frameworks and initiated key green projects in his previous roles.
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Craig Hutchinson joins ETB Wholesale
ETB Wholesale has appointed Craig Hutchinson its Business Development Manager, with responsibility for the Bristol and Somerset region. Hutchinson joins the business from GB Tyres, where he held the position of Account Manager for almost two years. Other previous tyre related roles include several years at Traxx Tyres here in the UK as well as several positions in South Africa.
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Déjà vu – Shingo Aso returns to TBC Corporation
TBC Corporation, one of North America’s largest marketers of automotive replacement tyres through wholesale and franchise operations, has named Shingo Aso its Executive Vice President, Corporate Development. In this role, he will lead the corporate development initiatives, mergers and acquisitions, strategic alliances and new business development.
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GRI appoints Thanuja Samaranayake as COO
Thanuja Samaranayake has joined GRI as the tyre maker’s chief operating officer, effective 1 March 2024. Introducing the new COO, GRI describes Samaranayake as an “accomplished global operations strategist and sustainability leader” who has a “proven track record of driving revenue growth, enhancing supply chain resilience, and achieving sustainability goals across diverse industries.”
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Gavin White becomes Activate Business Finance ambassador
Autotech Group founder Gavin White has become Automotive Ambassador in partnership with commercial finance broker Activate Business Finance. The announcement follows the recent news that White has stepped down from the day-to-day running of Autotech Group.
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Mark Widdows appointed Colewood Automotive network director
Colewood Automotive, the tyre e-commerce platform operator, has recruited Mark Widdows as network director. Widdows has more than 40 years’ experience in the tyre industry. He has managed and developed franchise networks comprised of independent dealers for both Goodyear and Bridgestone over the last 17 years. Colewood Automotive is behind several of the biggest tyre websites in the UK including Asda Tyres, etyres and RAC Tyres. Widdows will be responsible for increasing its business online and broadening its fitter network.
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Katja Garcia Vila leaving Continental at year’s end
Continental is beginning the search for a new chief financial officer after Katja Garcia Vila informed the company she won’t seek another term on the Executive Board following her current contract’s expiry in December 2024. Garcia Vila is taking this step as part of “her own career planning.”
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Bridgestone EMEA retail network: record number of female customers
Bridgestone’s retail network in the EMEA region has recorded a 55 per cent increase in female footfall, year on year. Within the UK market , the company’s ETB Autocentres network says it has doubled its customer base of female motorists. President retail EMEA and business leader global Franchise Daniel Giroud said the figures mirrored a gender-shifting pattern across its network of over 3,400 stores, where the number of female staff – including technicians and managers – has increased in recent years. The company expects this evolution to continue growing significantly in future. The company revealed the increase on Friday 8 March, coinciding with International Women’s Day.
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Delphi to support veterans with EV qualification giveaway
Delphi is set to give away six IMI electric and hybrid vehicle technician qualifications to deserving ex-military and serving personnel. It comes as figures show homelessness among military veterans in England has risen by 14 per cent in the last year. Recognising the dedication and sacrifices made by those whove served, the new initiative from Delphi Academy aims to equip the most-deserving veterans with in-demand skills. “As a proud veteran who served 10 years in the Royal Air Force, Ive experienced first-hand the challenges of transitioning from military to civilian life,” said Luke Garratt, UK technical services manager at Delphi. “Through this campaign, we’re offering a lifeline to a promising future in the automotive industry. With the worlds focus shifting towards electric, these skills will open the doors to an exciting new career.”
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James Noon joins BAB Agricultural
B A Bush and Son Ltd has appointed James Noon to the role of Area Sales Manager within its expanding BAB Agri team. Announcing this new appointment, BAB Agri says that Noon “brings a wealth of experience and technical knowledge to the role” and will be a “huge asset” for the operation, which exclusively distributes the Ascenso tyre range.
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MAHA UK appoints new regional sales executive
MAHA UK has named James Thompson as the company’s newest regional sales executive. Thomspson will be responsible for expanding MAHA UK’s presence in northern regions of the UK, nurturing relationships with both existing and potential clients, and promoting MAHA UK’s premium products and services.
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