New GT Radial truck/bus marketing manager for D-A-CH region
Stephan Giesecke has been appointed Giti Tire’s first dedicated truck and bus marketing manager for the GT Radial brand in the D-A-CH region. The tyre maker has employed Giesecke in this German, Austrian and Swiss market role to assist its aims of further boosting the brand’s profile and augmenting sales.
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Jong Jin Park named head of Hankook Tyre UK
The gap at the top of Hankook Tyre UK’s management following Gaugseung Lee’s appointment as vice-president of marketing and sales for Europe has been filled by Jong Jin Park. Mr. Park is now managing director of Hankook’s second largest entity in Europe, and joins Hankook Tyre UK with more than ten years of experience in various positions within the company.
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Hankook confirms Tony Lee as European marketing and sales head
Hankook has confirmed reports of Gangseung ‘Tony’ Lee’s appointment as vice president of marketing and sales for Europe. The manufacturer said his appointment reflects both the continual and long-term growth of the Hankook brand in the European tyre market as well as the increasing importance of the European business unit within the group. The appointment was effective from New Year’s Day 2015.
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ATS Euromaster appoints Michael Young as group operations director
Michael Young, 41, has joined ATS Euromaster as Group Operations Director. He will have responsibility for 180 comprehensive centres – the company’s national network of dedicated truck locations, or retail sites which can also support heavier and specialist vehicle types. He joins Peter Tye who continues to act as group operations director for all retail centres.
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Pro-Align appoints Hickey head of new commercial vehicle division
Pro-Align has appointed Brett Hickey to head its recently announced commercial vehicle division. Hickey has more than a dozen years in the commercial vehicle industry, including his most recent role managing the PDI department of one of the largest DAF dealerships in Europe.
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Lyons to head Giti international PCR marketing and sales
Giti Tire managing director – Europe, Richard Lyons has been appointed director of international marketing & sales for passenger car. Lyons will retain his role within Europe while increasing the scope of his responsibility for Giti passenger car tyres. Complementing the role fulfilled by Chris Bloor, director of international marketing & sales for commercial tyres, they are jointly responsible for all commercial and product activities outside of the Chinese and Indonesian markets across the replacement and original equipment initiatives, the manufacturer states.
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Stephen Marsh appointed Hankook’s retail development manager
Starting 5 January, Stephen Marsh has taken on the role of retail development manager at Hankook Tyre UK. Marsh brings with him 30 years of industry experience at numerous companies, including Kwik Fit, Pirelli, CPK Auto Products and Stapleton’s Tyre Services, and he is tasked with the goal of contributing to the further development and expansion of the Hankook Masters Program in the UK. The tyre maker views his extensive experience as a trainer as an important skill that will allow him to provide added value to the network. Marsh will also work with other regional retailers and assist in developing the reach of Hankook’s portfolio.
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John Lucas to follow Ruocco as Goodyear’s chief human resources officer
As of 2 February, John T. Lucas will succeed Joseph B. Ruocco as Goodyear Tire & Rubber’s chief human resources officer, and will be appointed a senior vice-president of the company. He comes to Goodyear from Lockheed Martin Corporation, where he served as senior vice-president of human resources and communications.
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Jaguar to make crossover vehicle in Solihull, creating 1,300 jobs
Jaguar Land Rover is to manufacture a new “performance crossover” vehicle at its Solihull production plant. According to the announcement made at the Detroit Motor Show, together with a bid to extend its expertise in aluminium and lightweight technologies, the company will create 1,300 new jobs. These are in addition to the 1700 created in 2013 for the introduction of the Jaguar XE. The companys headcount has doubled over the past few years to more than 32,000 globally, of which 30,500 are in the UK.
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CES UK supporting Liverpool classic car restoration training garage
The Parts Alliance member, CES UK is supporting a classic car restoration scheme designed to give young people the skills to gain employment in the motor industry. Basetech Automotive Training Services in Liverpool uses Ferraris, Alfa Romeos and Jaguars, plus hot rods and motorbikes, to help inspire and engage teenagers aged 14 to 18. CES UK uses its network of contacts among independent garages to find suitable placements for students from. In the past two years its support has helped 159 young people into work, the company says.
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