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Continental appoints Greimeier to lead OE business, O’Donnell heading aftermarket R&D
Effective 1 August, Manja Greimeier is heading the Original Equipment business area within the Continental Tires business. In this capacity, she is responsible for the tyre manufacturer’s global original equipment business for both passenger and commercial vehicles. Greimeier’s predecessor, David O’Donnell, recently took over responsibility for global research and development activities within Continental’s passenger car tyre replacement business.
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CFO Kangas-Kärki leaving Nokian Tyres
Nokian Tyres has given word that Teemu Kangas-Kärki, CFO and Management Team member, has decided to leave the company. He will remain with Nokian Tyres until 30 November 2023. The recruitment process for his successor has started, and Jari Huuhtanen, VP, Group Business Control, will hold the interim role of SVP, Finance and Treasury, until a permanent replacement arrives.
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Wikforss tasked with Enviro’s communications & investor relations
Scandinavian Enviro Systems (Enviro) has contracted Mårten Wikforss to take responsibility for the company’s communications and investor relations. Wikforss is an independent communications advisor with a focus on cleantech and greentech companies and has been continuously employed by Enviro as an advisor for several years, but the company has now formalised the collaboration by giving him an official role.
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Toyo Tires appoints Takazawa to manage EMEA sales
Toyo Tire Corporation has appointed Hiroaki Takizawa general manager of its Europe, Africa & Middle East Sales Department and Sales Division. Takizawa joins the company on 1 September, succeeding Masaomi Kono in these roles.
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Dutch association VACO appoints Hijzen general director
From 1 October 2023, Carlo Hijzen will be the new general director and secretary to the board of Netherlands-based tyre and wheel association VACO. Hijzen has worked in the business for 20 years and is currently chief commercial officer of DBS Tyre Management Group, a firm active within the tyre retail, wholesale and retreading sectors.
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Tamura ending Bridgestone CCO remit
As of 1 October 2023, Nobuyuki Tamura will finish his tenure as Chief Communication Officer of Bridgestone Corporation, a position held since 1 October 2022. Bridgestone has yet to name Tamura’s successor in this role.
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Matt Kent heading Smithers Tire & Wheel Test Center
Smithers has promoted Matt Kent to General Manager of the Smithers Tire & Wheel Test Center, a role in which he will lead the facility’s team in researching and developing new capabilities that align with the changing needs of Smithers’ clients in the tyre and wheel industry.
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Clarios appoints Helmut Zodl CFO
From 1 September 2023, Helmut Zodl will be Chief Financial Officer at Clarios. He succeeds John DiBert, who stepped down as CFO at the low-voltage architecture and battery specialist in April to take up a position with Air Canada.
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Wolf Fuder leaves Kumho; Kurban named Head of Marketing
At the end of this month, Wolf Fuder will end his tenure as Head of Marketing at Kumho Tire Europe, a role held since March 2007. Fuder joined the Offenbach, Germany-based subsidiary in October 2006.
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Automotive skills crisis: real voices take centre stage in new IMI awareness campaign
With the automotive sector facing a growing skills crisis, the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) is launching a game-changing campaign to shift widespread perceptions and showcase the vast array of opportunities for school leavers, graduates and career changers alike. ‘There’s More to Motor’, previewed at the British Motor Show ahead of the launch of a digital advertising campaign in September, will focus on the regions with the biggest vacancies.
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NFDA launches #chooseautomotive campaign to promote careers in Automotive
With students receiving the results of their A-Level and GCSE courses, the National Franchised Dealers Association is launching a new campaign, #chooseautomotive, aimed at highlighting the rewarding career paths within the automotive sector. Sue Robinson, Chief Executive of the NFDA, said: “Our industry has often been underestimated, yet it offers a wide range of diverse and exciting career avenues that promise a rewarding career path. Its time we debunk the old misconceptions surrounding our industry. This sector stands as a gateway to fulfilling careers, offering numerous apprenticeships across diverse sectors, ensuring a level playing field for individuals from all backgrounds and genders to cultivate essential skills.
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Enviro adds to key expansion team
With the hiring of two new team members, Scandinavian Enviro Systems speaks of completing the “key recruitments central to its future expansion.” The company also shares that extensive preparatory work has delayed the start of construction at its joint venture tyre recycling plant in Uddevalla, Sweden.
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Continental promotes Mergell to non-tyre role
From 1 September 2023, Boris Mergell will take over as head of the User Experience (UX) business area within Continental’s Automotive group sector and will also become a member of the Automotive Board. He succeeds Philipp von Hirschheydt in this role and will also report to von Hirschheydt, who is now chairman and Executive Board member for Automotive.
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MJAllen renews Cyber Essentials certification
MJAllen Automotive, part of MJAllen Group, has renewed its Cyber Essentials certificate, having adopted best practices across the business to protect itself, customers, and suppliers from common digital security threats.
Continue ReadingAnyline names Petra Preining as board chair
Anyline has appointed Petra Preining as its first chairperson of the board. Petra Preining will lead the board and ensure as an independent chairperson that Anyline pursues and builds on its strong, future-proof strategy to continue to grow the company.
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