Career Tracks Archives - Page 25 of 203

Philipp Grosse Kleimann to head Mahle Group Aftermarket business unit

17th May 2023

Philipp Grosse Kleimann is to be the new Head of the Aftermarket business unit and a Member of the Mahle Management Committee from 1 August 2023. In this function, he will report directly to the CEO, Arnd Franz. “Philipp has many years’ of management experience in the automotive and mobility sector, a profound knowledge of the service and workshop business and an entrepreneurial mindset,” comments Arnd Franz, Chairman of the Mahle Management Board and CEO.

Kwik Fit adjusts Netherlands management team

12th May 2023

As of 1 May, Yutaka Kimbara is the interim chief executive officer of Kwik Fit Nederland. He takes on this role at Kwik Fit’s Dutch operation following the departure of Martin Post, who is now general manager of car distributor Louwman Dealer Group. Kimbara will work in this capacity until a permanent successor to Post is named.

Continental Tires names Jorge Almeida Head of Sustainability

11th May 2023

Jorge Almeida will become Head of Sustainability at Continental Tires from 1 May 2023, taking on responsibility for the strategic positioning and global management of the tyre maker’s sustainability activities. He succeeds Claus Petschick, who is retiring after more than 30 years at Continental.

TBC Corporation promotes Kato to President & CEO

5th May 2023

Sam Kato is the new president and chief executive officer of TBC Corporation, which through its companies is active in the tyre wholesale, retail and fleet/automotive service sectors throughout North America. He succeeds Laurent Bourrut, who is retiring after completing his assignment to “position the company for strategic growth amid the evolution of the tyre industry.”

Banner appoints new BDM for South West and Ireland

27th April 2023

Banner batteries has appointed Matthew Evans as Business Development Manager (BDM) for the South West and Ireland. Reporting directly to country manager, Lee Quinney, Evans will be responsible for targeting Banner’s growing customer base of motor factors, garages, independent distributors and other specialist automotive parts outlets.

Flintshire garage sets record for e-learning hours on Delphi Academy

20th April 2023

Hillcrest Motor Services in Flintshire, Wales has been recognised for completing a ‘record number’ of e-learning hours on the online learning platform, Delphi Academy. In less than four months, Hillcrest Motor Services has completed more than 33 hours of training, averaging half an hour a day. Celebrating the accomplishment, Delphi presented garage owner Ivo Civicchioni with a Certificate of Outstanding Achievement and a voucher for further training.

Future employability: IMI to represent motor industry in Parliament

20th April 2023

The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has been appointed as an Advisory Board member to the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on the Future of Employability. The appointment places the IMI in the privileged position of participating in policy dialogue around government strategy on attracting people to work in the essential sectors that help drive the UK economy, including the motor industry.

Richard Lyons becomes Kumho Tyre UK MD

19th April 2023

At the start of April, Richard Lyons became executive managing director of Kumho Tyre UK. Lyons joins the company after roughly seven years with Trelleborg Wheel Systems in a variety of roles, latterly as managing director UK and Ireland. Before that, Lyons spent around 11 years with Giti where he oversaw significant growth at the company and rose to the role of managing director Europe and director - International sales and marketing, passenger car.

New CEO & CFO at Dunlop Aircraft Tyres

18th April 2023

Dunlop Aircraft Tyres has a new chief executive officer and chief financial officer. Liberty Hall Capital Partners, the aerospace and defence industry-focused private equity firm that purchased Dunlop Aircraft Tyres in 2017, announced on 12 April that Susan McKenna has taken on the role of CEO whilst Shashank Dhawan becomes CFO.

Former Nokian Tyres exec Kurter heading Playmobil

17th April 2023

Bahri Kurter, who was Nokian Tyres’ executive vice-president Central Europe until leaving to “pursue his career” outside the company last year, is the new chief executive officer at toy manufacturer Playmobil. He commenced in this role in March 2023.

Nicolas Kluson named Giti Tire’s Europe OE key account manager

17th April 2023

Giti Tire has appointed Nicolas Kluson Key Account Manager Europe OE. Kluson will immediately take charge of the company’s existing original equipment relationships with BMW Group, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA), VW Group (Audi, Seat, Skoda, VW) and VW Commercial Vehicles as well as introducing the Giti brand and business philosophy to other key vehicle manufacturers.

Continental’s Burkhard Wies has “a new job”

14th April 2023

After more than 25 years with Continental, Prof. Dr. Burkhard Wies has, in his own words, taken on “a new job”. He is still in the service of the same tyre manufacturer, but was appointed to the position of Vice President Innovation & Applied Research effective the beginning of the year.

Ryan Waldron heading Goodyear’s North America consumer business

14th April 2023

Ryan Waldron will lead The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company’s consumer business in the North America region. Formerly vice president of Goodyear Global Off-Highway, Waldron will assume the role of president, Goodyear North America Consumer.

Teck Seng Chew named product manager for Continental’s port tyre business

6th April 2023

Continental has appointed Teck Seng Chew as product manager for the port operation business in Continental Specialty Tires. The new role will see Chew “drive forward the strategic development of the port operation business and act as an interface to research and development, sales, quality management and customer service”, according to a company statement.

Apollo Tyres appoints new Belux country sales manager