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Vehicle technician positions lead record job vacancy figures
The Office National Statistics (ONS) has reported a record number of job vacancies in July to September 2021 – 1,102 million in total, an increase of 318,000 from its pre-pandemic January to March 2020 level. This was the second consecutive month the three-month average has risen over one million. And what’s more, vacancies for roles related to mechanical repair were amongst the leading sectors.
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YOHT appoints Italy country manager
Massimo Mori has joined Yokohama Off-Highway Tires (YOHT) as the company’s country manager for Italy. He began in this position in July and assumes a remit to lead the aftermarket business in Italy for the Alliance & Galaxy brands. He reports to Sandeep Unni, YOHT’s regional head for South Europe.
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Magna Tyres Group appoints commercial director
Ywenco Philipsen has joined Magna Tyres Group as the company’s new Commercial Director HQ. He began in this role on 1 October and is responsible for all marketing and sales-related operations.
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Zanardo succeeds Berardi as Pirelli Tire North America’s CEO
Claudio Zanardo has been named the next chief executive officer of Pirelli Tire North America. He will begin in this role on 1 November, succeeding Pietro Berardi, who is leaving the company to pursue a new professional challenge. Zanardo joins the North American team from Pirelli’s headquarters in Milan, where he has most recently served as senior vice-president Moto and Velo.
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Andrew French named Michelin’s B2B sales director, Chris Smith taking HQ-based role
Michelin has appointed Andrew French as B2B sales director for the UK and Ireland, with responsibility for truck and bus, van, agriculture, construction, mining and the Services and Solutions business lines. He takes on the role with immediate effect, just weeks after celebrating his 25th anniversary with the company – having joined Michelin as an apprentice in August 1996.
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Michelin extends Menegaux & Chapot’s management mandates
Florent Menegaux and Yves Chapot will remain at the helm at Michelin for a further four years. The Société Auxiliaire de Gestion (SAGES), under the chairmanship of Vincent Montagne and in its capacity as a non-managing general partner of the Compagnie Générale des Établissements Michelin (CGEM), has decided to renew the mandates of Menegaux as a Managing General Partner and of Chapot as a General Manager.
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Yokohama appoints ex-Prometeon COO as European president
Yokohama has appointed Gregorio Borgo as president and CEO of Yokohama´s European headquarters, Yokohama Europe GmbH. He succeeds the current president, Hiroyuki Shioiri, who becomes chairman of Yokohama Europe GmbH effective 10 October 2021.
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Yokohama HPT appoints new MD, FD as Seward, Melsom take advisory roles
Yokohama HPT, the manufacturer’s UK operation, has made changes in two key senior roles. Nick Greenfield has been named the new managing director, taking over from David Seward, who has moved into a new role as commercial adviser. Brian Philpott has taken over as financial director, with Trevor Melsom taking on the position of financial adviser. Both appointees bring with them a wealth of experience gained within the company and the wider industry.
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Continental to streamline board as members to leave early
Continental has initiated a restructure of its management following a meeting of its Supervisory Board on Thursday. Board members Helmut Matschi and Frank Jourdan will leave the company prematurely. Matschi (58) and Jourdan (61) were originally to stay in position until 2024. As of January 1, 2022, the company will retain only five board members. The group will also integrate its activities into three corporate divisions: Automotive, Tires and ContiTech.
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Jinyu Tire appoints DACH, Eastern Europe business development directors
Jinyu Tire has appointed business development directors for the German-speaking DACH region and Eastern Europe. Joerg Skubich is the Chinese tyre manufacturer’s business development director - DACH region, based in Germany. Ivo Yonov will be based in Sofia, Bulgaria, as business development director – Eastern Europe and Baltics.
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From president to chairman: New position for Yokohama Europe’s Shioiri
As of 10 October, Hiroyuki Shioiri will switch roles at Yokohama Europe GmbH. On this date, he will cease acting as president of Yokohama Rubber’s European tyre sales and marketing operation and will become its chairman.
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Nynas appoints Group Strategy and Sustainable Development VP
Nynas has appointed Johan Andersson as vice president Group Strategy & Sustainable Development in Nynas. Johan Andersson leaves the position as CEO of the National Oil Industry Association in Sweden, Drivkraft Sverige, to take on the role. As the CEO he has since 2019 launched a roadmap for climate-neutral competitiveness for the industry, restructured the industry association and repositioned it as an organisation for innovative and sustainable mobility.
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Ex-Beissbarth boss now at Hunter
Marco Kempin – formerly managing director at Beissbarth GmbH – recently announced his departure at his own request after 14 years. However, it is now clear where he gone. The team at our German sister publication Reifenpresse.de citing Kfz-Betrieb report that he has therefore taken over the management of Hunter Deutschland GmbH succeeding Martin Adams in this position who retired in the spring.
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Delphi Technologies launches new e-learning platform
Delphi Technologies has launched the Delphi Technologies Academy – a new e-learning platform aimed at those in the automotive industry wanting to “enhance their skills and keep up to date with the latest technological developments”. The platform, launched in September, significantly enhances the company’s existing training portfolio.
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Continental appoints Pete Robb as marketing director
Continental Tyre Group has appointed Pete Robb as marketing director reporting directly to UK managing director David Smith, effective 1 September 2021.
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