Jorge Nogueira takes over as Arlanxeo’s CEO
Starting 9 September, Jorge Nogueira is chief executive officer of Arlanxeo. He succeeds Jan Paul de Vries, who has left the synthetic rubber manufacturer to “seek a new professional challenge.” Prior to his appointment as CEO, Nogueira headed the company’s Tire & Specialty Rubbers (TSR) business unit, and he been a member of the Arlanxeo Executive Board since the joint venture was founded in April 2016.
Continue ReadingHiggins, Ferrari appointed to chair Bridgestone Europe, Americas
As of 1 January 2018, Thomas Higgins will take over as chairman of Bridgestone Europe NV/SA, succeeding Eduardo Minardi in this position. Higgins will also become a senior officer of Bridgestone Corporation and will retain his role as president of Bridgestone Americas’ US & Canada Consumer Tire Sales Division.
Continue ReadingGoodyear appoints new EMEA president
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has named Chris Delaney as president of Goodyear’s Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) business unit. He has been president of the company’s Asia Pacific business since joining the company in 2015.
Continue ReadingBickers appoints new area sales manager for Scotland and Northern England
Tim Brett is the latest recruit to join the team of area sales managers at parts and accessories distributor, Bickers. With 28 years working in the motorcycle industry, Brett is set to hit the ground running. Brett was previously part of the Bickers team between 2011 and 2015. After two years away, he has returned having seen the rebrand that Bickers set in motion at the start of the year. He will be the key point of contact for both new and existing customers across the North of England and Scotland with, while being supported by the Bickers team based in Felixstowe.
Continue ReadingKPMG strengthens UK Mobility 2030 team with senior appointment
KPMG has appointed Christoph Domke to lead its Commercial Mobility function as a director within its Mobility 2030 practice. The professional services firm’s Mobility 2030 practice provides global insights and support to help clients in sectors including automotive, energy, infrastructure, retail, telco and government to position themselves for future success.
Continue ReadingWhitlam joins Hella Gutmann Solutions
Hella Gutmann Solutions has recruited a new member to join its garage equipment team. Carl Whitlam has become the company’s new business development manager for the North/M1 Corridor Region and brings a wealth of experience, having spent 25 years within the automotive repair industry. His previous role was as a mobile support automotive engineer for European Tyre Enterprises Ltd in which he specialised in driving diagnostic, advanced repairs and aircon repair sales.
Continue ReadingMoseley stepping down as NBRA director
The National Body Repair Association (NBRA) – a federated association of the Retail Motor Industry Federation - has announced the resignation of its director, Jason Moseley.
Continue ReadingObituary: Alexander Bahlmann
Continental has reported the untimely death of Alexander Bahlmann, who headed communications and public relations for passenger car and light truck tyres within the company’s Tire division. Bahlmann died suddenly last Friday, aged just 46.
Continue ReadingTwo new appointments at Maxam Tire
Jed Soar has joined Maxam Tire International as applications and field service engineer. His appointment at Maxam follows that of Mark Turner, who from the start of June has held the position of senior product marketing manager – agricultural tyres.
Continue ReadingGoodyear names new CTO
Effective 1 September, Christopher Helsel will take over as chief technology officer at the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, and additionally take on the role of vice-president. Helsel, who currently serves as director, North America commercial and global off-highway technology, succeeds Joe Zekoski as chief technology officer.
Continue ReadingNew president for Bridgestone Americas’ OTR tyre business
Bridget Neal has been named president, off-the-road (OTR), Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations (BATO), succeeding Taylor Cole, who recently took on the position of president of Firestone Building Products, LLC. Her appointment within this Bridgestone Americas business took effect yesterday.
Continue ReadingTVS Srichakra names new CFO
According to a statement issued by TVS Srichakra, Mr K V Ganesh has been appointed the company’s new chief financial officer, effective 12 August 2017. Ganesh replaces K P Rangaraj, who left the tyre maker on 24 July.
Continue ReadingAlcoa appoints Felix Sellmann as marketing manager
Arconic has appointed Felix Sellmann as marketing manager for Europe, Middle East and North Africa, effective August 4. Felix Sellmann will replace Orsolya Ujvary for a period of two years.
Continue ReadingPoint S Canada appoints new VP Retail
Daniel Labonté has been appointed vice-president retail of Point S Canada. He began in this role on 31 July and, amongst other things, his remit is to develop the Point S brand within the country. He will also take on Pierre Germain’s duties during the vice-president of network operations’ 12-month absence from the company. Labonté is based at the Point S Canada headquarters in Boucherville, Quebec.
Continue ReadingHannah Martin joins Trico marketing team
Trico Europe has appointed Hannah Martin as product and marketing co-ordinator to its Pontypool HQ. Hannah will be working alongside Trico’s senior marketing manager, brand & product, Sam Robinson, to develop and implement the marketing strategies for Trico and its customers, including exhibitions, PR and advertising campaigns.
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