Brisa rolls out new organisational structure
Several strategic changes have been implemented within the organisational structure of Turkish tyre maker Brisa Bridgestone Sabanci. The joint venture company has grouped its activities into three main units – ‘Sales’, ‘Marketing and Entrepreneurship’ and ‘International Markets and OE Business’.
Continue ReadingMWheels appoints European supply chain manager
MWheels has appointed Mike Cornwell to the newly created post of European supply chain manager, following a three-month senior consultancy role. The wheel distributor, formerly known as Motor Wheel Service Distribution (MWSD), states that Cornwell has already introduced “a market-leading sales and operations planning process along with a structured sales forecasting methodology” and “will further develop integrated systems with service partners and suppliers to improve distribution efficiency” for MWheels’ full commercial wheel range.
Continue ReadingBlackcircles founder appointed strategic advisor at US online tyre retailer
Mike Welch, the founder of UK online tyre retail website Blackcircles.com, has been appointed to the board of US online tyre retailer SimpleTire. Welch has taken up the position of strategic advisor for the company, which sources inventory from independent suppliers and ships to the customer’s chosen location.
Continue ReadingSonne appoints new business development manager
Hella’s paint brand, Sonne, has grown exponentially in the past year, which is why the team behind the popular brand is introducing Colin Thompson into the Sonne group, as its new business development manager, Thompson has a wealth of knowledge and experience that has been accrued in successful roles within the automotive industry. He specialises in refinishing, tools and equipment and service segments.
Continue ReadingGoodyear names Maureen Thune as chief procurement officer
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has appointed Maureen Thune as its chief procurement officer, succeeding Mark Purtilar who is retiring from the company.
Continue ReadingDavid Jones is Bartec’s new UK and Irish salesperson
Bartec Auto ID Limited (Bartec), the British manufacturer of tyre pressure monitoring systems (TPMS), has announced the appointment of David Jones as its new UK and Irish salesperson. Jones brings a wealth of diagnostic experience to the Barnsley-based, family-run company, following established roles with Nebula Systems and Euro Car Parts, and he joins the TPMS experts at a crucial time, as this year marks the first when vehicles, due their first MOT test, will be entering workshops with TPMS installed as mandatory. Legislation passed in 2014 stipulated that TPMS would be part of the annual MOT test and that all vehicles will have TPMS installed as standard.
Continue ReadingApollo Vredestein names three new cluster directors for Europe
A number of key changes are being made to Apollo Vredestein’s European sales organisation, and the tyre maker has named three new cluster directors who will each take responsibility for a group of countries within the Apollo Vredestein network. The directors will be directly responsible for the implementation and execution of the company’s sales and distribution strategy within each respective ‘cluster’ of national markets.
Continue ReadingNew CEO for Pirelli Deutschland
Pirelli has named Michael Wendt the head of its sales and production business in Germany. He takes over the position of chief executive officer at Pirelli Deutschland GmbH today, succeeding Frank J. Delesen. The tyre maker reports that Delesen has left the company due to personal reasons.
Continue ReadingPassmore leaves Sailun Jinyu – Chen Huang interim president
As of the end of May, Gareth Passmore has stepped down as president of Sailun Jinyu International (SJI). The company reports that Passmore left the company due to “family and personal” reasons.
Continue ReadingCST appoints Americas region field engineers
Two new field engineer appointments at Continental Commercial Specialty Tires (CST) will support customers in the Americas. Albert Sumera will be responsible for the earthmover, industrial, solid tyre and other products in the USA and Canada, while Robert Reid will cover South America and Mexico. Both will report to Adrian Leu, senior manager technical solutions the Americas. Continental comments that the new positions are part of its CST 2025 growth strategy and coincide with the appointment of two new field engineers for EMEA.
Continue ReadingDeshpande announced as Cooper Tire’s sales director for Africa
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Europe Ltd. has appointed Amit Deshpande its sales director for Africa. In this position, he is responsible for supporting product development with region-specific specifications and identifying sales leads within the region.
Continue ReadingDavanti appoints Holly Wood as PR and media manager
Davanti Tyre has appointed Holly Wood (31) as the firm’s new in-house PR and media manager based at the firm’s recently-opened headquarters in the North West of England. Wood brings experience in the Hospitality, Construction and Sports Management market sectors to her new role at Davanti. Her responsibilities include further enhancing the exposure of the Davanti brand in the tyre industry and increasing overall media presence including building up stronger angles on social media.
Continue ReadingRachel Banton named Hamaton’s commercial director
An internal promotion sees Rachel Banton become commercial director of Whetstone-based TPMS and tyre valve specialist Hamaton Ltd. In her new role, Banton is expected to assist with the planned expansion of Hamaton’s European operations.
Continue ReadingEnviro appoints Olov Ershag COO
Olov Ershag is to become the chief operating officer of Scandinavian Enviro Systems after this summer, Ershag will be responsible for the technical components of future delivery projects together with the company’s project management in Sweden, and will optimise technical solutions for specific customer needs and criteria. He also takes over the responsibilities of Enviro’s current chief technical officer, Elisabeth Gustafsson, who after three years leaves the company for GU Ventures.
Continue ReadingCaris heading Omni United’s US businesses
Phillip D. Caris recently took over as executive director of Omni United’s US businesses. The Singapore-headquartered tyre designer, manufacturer and distributor shares that Caris holds responsibility for the overall operations of Omni United in the USA, adding that “this senior appointment reinforces Omni United’s commitment to continue its growth strategy in the US.”
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