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Beissbarth MD and CFO to leave after 14 years
After 14 years with the organization, Marco Kempin – Beissbarth GmbH managing director and CFO – has decided to leave the company in order to “embark on a new business role and challenge”. Kempin will leave the company at the end of September 2021.
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Van Wessum becomes Goodyear consumer sales general manager UK & Ireland
Goodyear has announced the appointment of Jaap van Wessum as Goodyear sales general manager Consumer UK & Ireland and Cooper Europe. Van Wessum will lead Consumer Sales within the UK & Ireland alongside leading the Cooper Europe business. He will also have responsibility for Goodyear’s legal entity within the UK and Ireland.
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Luca Mai leaves Triangle
Luca Mai left Triangle Tire Europe at the end of last month, according to the company.
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Tanzi stepping down as Pirelli CFO
Pirelli chief financial officer Francesco Tanzi will leave his position on 31 December to pursue new professional challenges. According to Pirelli, executive vice chairman and chief executive officer Marco Tronchetti Provera will introduce a successor to the board of directors at its meeting on 11 November.
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Goodyear appoints Ellis Jones CSO
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has named Ellis Jones its chief sustainability officer and a company vice-president. Jones’ appointment took effect yesterday, and in this role, he reports to Chris Helsel, senior vice president, global operations and chief technology officer.
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moveero appoints ex-Yokohama OHT executive as CSO
moveero (the new name for GKN Wheels) has appointed Hugo Burgers to the position of chief sales officer (CSO). Effective 1 September 2021, Hugo joins the business with experience of senior level appointments in businesses across the off-highway industry, including at Yokohama Off-Highway Tires (where he was sales director/head of Europe West for four-and-a-half years), Warn Industries and John Deere.
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Nynas appoints three new board members
Nynas has appointed three new board members following the resignations of Bernd Schmidt, Rami Farah, and Mohamed Idriss.
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Black Bear appoints Vreeken CEO
Victor Vreeken is now chief executive officer of Black Bear Carbon. He succeeds Silvio Ghyoot, who has “decided to leave Black Bear to pursue opportunities outside the company.”
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Continental appoints Röbbel to EMEA communications role
Timo Röbbel has taken on the position of Head of Public Relations, Media and Communications for Continentals Replacement Tyre Business Unit in the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region. He succeeds Sarah Kiessling, who has taken parental leave.
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Goodyear appoints strategy and business development vice president
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has hired Thad Ewald as vice president, Strategy and Business Development, reporting to executive vice president and chief financial officer Darren Wells, effective 23 August 2021.
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Michelin appoints Conor Twomey UK & Ireland communications director
Michelin Tyre PLC has appointed Conor Twomey as Communications Director for the UK & Ireland. The role encompasses press and public relations, social media, events and internal communications across the UK and the Republic of Ireland and covers the entire Michelin brand portfolio, including car, motorcycle, bicycle, truck, bus, agriculture and construction tyres, the Michelin Guide as well as the company’s growing interests in sustainable industries such as hydrogen power and high-tech materials.
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Longstaff joins Apollo Tyres as OHT Specialist
Apollo Tyres (UK) has appointed a new specialist to oversee sales of its growing off-highway tyres (OHT) range and support existing and new customers. Darren Longstaff becomes Apollo Tyres’ OHT Specialist and brings over 35 years of experience in the tyre industry.
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TIA seeks successor to long-serving CEO Littlefield
With Roy Littlefield soon to retire as chief executive officer, the Tire Industry Association (TIA) is searching for a successor. The US-based association representing the tyre, retreading and repair sectors says it seeks a “dynamic leader in a rapidly changing business environment” to head its work in tyre technician training, government affairs and improving the overall environment for its tyre dealer and industry members.
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New managers for Continental’s African tyre plant
Continental Tyre South Africa (CTSA) has appointed a new senior management team for its tyre manufacturing plant in Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth). The appointment comes as Continental gears up to increase the site’s role as a supplier of light commercial vehicle tyres to global markets.
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Hankook Tyre UK appoints new regional sales, national accounts managers
Hankook Tyre UK has appointed Andy Hodkin as its new regional sales manager, North East, and James Young as national accounts manager. Hodkin succeeds John Spilsbury, who has retired after nine years with the company, while Young takes up the position vacated by David Block, who retired on 1 July.
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