Malcolm Smith named Prometeon’s UK, Eire, Nordics agricultural sales manager
Prometeon Tyre Group UK has appointed Malcolm Smith as Agricultural Sales Manager for UK, Eire and Nordics. He will be responsible for brand development and sales for Prometeon’s Agricultural tyre products and services covering all farm machinery, trailers, tractors, sprayers, combines and loadalls throughout the UK, Ireland, and Northern Europe, North Atlantic, including Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden.
Continue ReadingAutotech Group appoints Armitage to commercial director role
As of today, Mark Armitage, FIMI, is commercial director of Autotech Group. In this newly created position, Armitage will drive the growth of Autotech Group’s four divisions – Recruit, Training, Academy and Connect.
Continue ReadingNew executive appointments at Toyo Tire Holdings of Americas
Iori Suzuki will retire as chairman, president and chief executive officer of Toyo Tire Holdings of Americas Inc. (TTHA) on 31 July 2023, and two will fill the roles he vacates the following day. Tatsuo Mitsuhata is to become chairman and chief executive officer of TTHA, and Nobuo Yoshida has been named the business’s president and chief operating officer.
Continue ReadingBridgestone’s Ferner to chair TIA EV Council
Mark Ferner, Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) senior manager, technical operations will become chair of the Tire Industry Association’s Electric Vehicle Advisory Council (EVAC) on 1 August. He takes over from Big O Tires and Grease Monkey franchisee and former TIA Board member Ron Lautzenheiser, the original council leader since its foundation in June 2022. Lautzenheiser will continue to serve the council as a member.
Continue ReadingGaboriaud named Michelin representative on Enviro board
Fabien Gaboriaud is Michelin’s new representative on the Scandinavian Enviro Systems (Enviro) board. Gaboriaud, who is senior vice president Sustainable Materials and Circularity at Michelin, expresses pride in his new assignment and considers his appointment to the board evidence of the tyre maker’s very strong commitment to Enviro.
Continue ReadingToyo Tires appoints Ralf Gutena to drive growth in Europe
As of 1 July, Ralf Gutena is the new director of sales and marketing at Toyo Tire Holdings of Europe GmbH. Switching to Toyo from Kumho Tire Europe, Gutena is based in Germany and responsible for increasing market penetration in Europe.
Continue ReadingRamón Hoekman expands role within WAI
WAI’s vice-president of sales Europe, Ramón Hoekman, has expanded his role to ensure a greater involvement in the overall sales and commercial aspects of the business, as the organisation aligns under the new umbrella, WAI Europe. The announcement comes following a number of leadership changes made by the global auto electrical specialist, which saw current UK managing director Richard Welland now appointed as President of Europe, overseeing all European operations.
Continue ReadingIMI ‘Perceptions’ campaign aims to tackle 20-year high in automotive vacancies
With the automotive sector facing a 20-year high in vacancies, the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) is aiming to change outdated perceptions “at the heart of the recruitment challenges”. IMI’s “Perceptions” campaign will centre on “real voices telling real stories about their positive career experiences.”
Continue ReadingNew President & CEO at Toyo Tire Serbia
As of 1 July 2023, Yoji Imura has taken on new responsibilities at Toyo Tires. The former president of Toyo Tire Serbia LLC is now chairman and chief executive officer of the Serbian business. Kadir Aykut Gidergi, previously plant manager in Serbia, is now president and chief operating officer of Toyo Tire Serbia LLC, effective 1 July.
Continue ReadingMichelin names Miatton group employee experience manager
As of this month, Simone Miatton relinquishes command of Michelin’s business in Italy and joins the company’s Human Resources Management team at corporate level, in the role of group employee experience manager. Matteo De Tomasi is the new chief executive officer of Michelin Italiana, effective 13 July 2023, a position he holds in addition to his remit as commercial director.
Continue ReadingRich Allen appointed International Tyres commercial director
Rich Allen has become commercial director at International Tyres & Trading Ltd. Allen brings with him 12 years of experience within the commercial tyre trade, specifically with Goodyear (truck) and Yokohama TWS (speciality).
Continue ReadingAutogem’s Under Pressure ’23 praised for inflating TPMS standards
Protyre’s Liam Healy and Hometyre’s Craig Schwartz were crowned TPMS Experts in the large and small retailer categories respectively, while Lewis Marshall from Formula One Autocentres prevailed in the under-23s category of Autogem’s second competition to find the country’s leading tyre pressure monitoring system technicians and raise standards and awareness within the industry. More than 1,000 retail sites entered Under Pressure ’23, with 12 technicians beating hundreds to make the final, putting their problem-solving skills to the test at the Pirelli Performance Centre (PPC) in Burton-upon-Trent on Wednesday 28 June. The finalists were praised for detecting various TPMS faults in a quick and efficient manner and communicating them clearly thereafter. Following a successful first outing, Autogem expanded the competition with its third award, focused on young and emerging talent.
Continue ReadingGiti Tire appoints senior manager automotive engineering Europe OE
Giti Tire has appointed Lars Ohnsorge as senior manager automotive engineering Europe OE. The company said the appointment of the experienced tyre professional would further strengthen its original equipment operations, following the recruitment of Nicolas Kluson as key account manager Europe OE in April, with both providing in-depth technical support and direction from the company’s European R&D Center in Hannover, Germany. Giti said its new OE team will immediately focus on the manufacturer’s existing OE relationships with BMW Group, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA), VW Group (Audi, Seat, Skoda, VW) and VW Commercial Vehicles as well as introduce the Giti brand and business philosophy to other key vehicle manufacturers.
Continue ReadingNew marketing manager for First Line
Alex Jarvis-Cleaver has been appointed marketing manager for aftermarket specialist First Line Ltd. He has a wealth of experience in marketing, having led marketing operations at a manufacturer of torque tools for six years, prior to a brief career break that saw him take on a trip across the United States.
Continue ReadingAnton Tereshin heading Pirelli in Russia
Following the return of Aimone di Savoia Aosta to Italy after almost three decades in Russia, Pirelli has named Anton Tereshin general director of its Pirelli Tyre Russia subsidiary. Tereshin joined Pirelli in 2015 and has held several positions with the tyre maker, most recently chief financial officer of the Russia & CIS business.
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