![Namwook Jung heading Kumho in Italy](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/kumho-nw-jung.jpg)
Namwook Jung heading Kumho in Italy
On 1 May, Namwook Jung took over as head of Kumho Tire Italia. He joined the Italian operation after leading the tyre maker’s business in Germany since December 2017.
Continue ReadingFuchs to continue apprenticeship push
One of the UK’s leading lubricant manufacturers has demonstrated its commitment to developing the next generation of talent by extending its apprenticeship programme. Fuchs Lubricants currently has 13 apprentices operating from its UK headquarters in Stoke-on-Trent, and the search is on for more youngsters to join the growing team.
Continue ReadingContinuity and change on the Hella management board
The Hella GmbH & Co KGaA Shareholder Committee has made important personnel decisions at the company’s management board level. Bernard Schäferbarthold’s (48) management contract was extended by five years until 31 October 2024. He will continue as managing director for the corporate Finance, Controlling, and Information Technology divisions in the long term. On the other, Dr Frank Huber (38), the deputy managing director for the Lighting business division, will take over management of the division from CEO Dr Rolf Breidenbach (56) with effect from 1 June 2019.
Continue ReadingHonda confirms Swindon closure after phase one of consultation
Honda has confirmed that it will be closing its Swindon plant in 2021. The closure will cause the loss of 3,500 jobs. Honda says that it has reached the conclusion that no viable alternatives to the proposed closure of the Swindon plant have been identified.
Continue ReadingUrsula McCarthy rejoins Exportize
UK-based tyre export specialist Exportize has appointed Ursula McCarthy as export sales manager, covering the UK, the Republic of Ireland and Europe. The role means McCarthy will focus on premium brand truck tyre exports, as well as budget car tyres and industrial, OTR and agricultural tyre exports.
Continue Reading![Menegaux succeeds Senard as Michelin CEO](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/senard-menegaux.jpg)
Menegaux succeeds Senard as Michelin CEO
Florent Menegaux has succeeded Jean-Dominique Senard as head of the Michelin Group. He officially took on the role of chief executive officer at the company’s 2019 Annual General Meeting, which was held last Friday.
Continue Reading![Michelin names Layton national sales manager for Services & Solutions](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/19-Michelin-Jonathan-Layton-sml.jpg)
Michelin names Layton national sales manager for Services & Solutions
Jonathan Layton has taken on a new role at Michelin. As of this month, the former national fleet sales manager has been appointed national sales manager, UK and Republic of Ireland, for Michelin’s Services & Solutions business line.
Continue Reading2 Hexpol management changes during first quarter
During the first quarter of 2019, Hexpol announced a couple of senior management changes. Most recently, at the end of February, Karin Gunnarsson decided to leave her position as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Investor Relations Manager at the Hexpol Group in pursuit of “new challenges”:
Continue Reading![Sailun appoints Wilmsmeier to European business development role](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Sailun-Wilmsmeier-sml.jpg)
Sailun appoints Wilmsmeier to European business development role
Andreas Wilmsmeier has joined Sailun as the company’s new business development manager for Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Benelux. In this role, he reports directly to European sales director, Janis Amolins.
Continue Reading![Kumho Tire names new boss for Germany](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Kumho-Shin.jpg)
Kumho Tire names new boss for Germany
Effective 1 May, Woongchul Shin has taken on the role of general manager at Kumho Tire Europe, and as such is responsible for Kumho’s business in the German market. He succeeds Namwook Jung, who has relocated to Milan to head the Kumho Tyre Italia operation.
Continue Reading![Vaculug appoints new OTR sales manager](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Alan-Robin.jpg)
Vaculug appoints new OTR sales manager
Vaculug, Europe’s largest independent retreader, has expanded its OTR sales team with the addition of Alan Robin to head up off–the–road tyres as OTR sales manager for the South of England.
Continue Reading![Luca Mai joins Triangle Tyre as OTR director for Europe](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Luca-Mai-sml.jpg)
Luca Mai joins Triangle Tyre as OTR director for Europe
As of 1 May, Triangle Tyre has strengthened its team within our region with the appointment of Luca Mai as OTR director, Europe. Mai joins Triangle Tyre from Marangoni, where he worked for 18 years, most recently as sales director for TBR and OTR tyres.
Continue Reading![Nokian Tyres names new SVP for Central Europe](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/KurterBahri.jpg)
Nokian Tyres names new SVP for Central Europe
Bahri Kurter has been appointed Nokian Tyres’ new senior vice president, Central Europe. The tyre maker reports that he will take up the position in July 2019 at the latest, joining Nokian Tyres from Groupe SEB, where he was general manager D-A-CH (Germany, Austria and Switzerland). Previously, Kurter served in various leadership positions at Puma, Nike and Procter & Gamble.
Continue ReadingNokian’s US staff travelling to Europe for training
Nokian Tyres is sending the first group of US employees from its Dayton, Tennessee factory to Europe for training. After a month of orientation, Nokian reports that it is sending the staff group on a six-week training trip to its facilities in Russia and Finland.
Continue ReadingRichard Tawlks named as TruckForce equity business manager
Goodyear Tyres has announced the appointment of Richard Tawlks as TruckForce’s equity business manager, having worked as a TruckForce regional manager since 2014.
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