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MWSD completes senior management board
Motor Wheel Service Distribution (MWSD) has completed a recent series of changes to its senior management board with the appointment of Jason Mayor as chief commercial officer.
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Further appointments within Bridgestone’s CER
The position of director for the passenger car tyre division within Bridgestone Europe’s Central Region (CER) left vacant by the departure of Peter Gulows in the middle of last year has now been filled. Torsten Claßen began in this role on 1 February and has taken on responsibility for all sales and marketing activities in Germany and Austria, and for the entire business in Switzerland. He reports to Andreas Niegsch, managing director Bridgestone CER.
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Maxxis appoints new digital marketing expert
Jared Nelson has recently joined Maxxis, taking on the role of digital marketing executive. Within this role, 27-year-old Nelson will handle the company’s digital platforms; focussing on strategy creation, communications development, social media, SEO and more.
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Michelin appoints Mike Lawton head of communications for Europe North
Mike Lawton has been appointed head of communications for Europe North at Michelin Tyre. Lawton joined Michelin as UK customer services manager in 1999 after stints at ceramics giant Wedgwood and fashion brand Austin Reed. For the last five years, he has been commercial director for Michelin Tyre’s agriculture and construction division, a position which was been taken up by Martyn Pointer.
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Yokohama Rubber names new president, ATG chairman
A reshuffling of senior management at Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. and its Alliance Tire Group (ATG) subsidiary will occur at the end of March. Hikomitsu Noji, who has served as the company’s president since 1 October 2016, has been appointed chairman of ATG. He begins in this role on 30 March 2017, taking over from Toru Kobayashi, who has held the position of chairman of the Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. subsidiary since its acquisition on 1 July 2016. Upon handing his Alliance Tire Group responsibilities over to Noji, Kobayashi will become an advisor to Yokohama Rubber.
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Davanti appoints sales manager for Southeast Europe
Danijel Tomasic has been named Davanti Tyres’ sales manager for Southeast Europe and takes on responsibility for expanding the brand’s sales in the Balkan countries and the south east of Europe. He brings significant automotive aftermarket experience with him and joins Davanti from Michelin, where worked for three years as an account manager for the Croatian and Bosnian markets.
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AlloyGator appoints new operations director
Alloy wheel protection specialists, AlloyGator, has appointed Stephanie Rathbone to its board of directors, as operations director. Rathbone will move from her previous position as operations manager for the Redditch based firm and will take responsibility for logistics operations and marketing.
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ZF Aftermarket introduces new Executive Board
The Executive Board for the newly-created ZF division, ZF Aftermarket, has been named. Steering the new aftermarket organisation as of 1 January 2017 under division head Helmut Ernst, are Neil Fryer (senior vice-president IAM, OES, and market and product), Evelyne Zaffino (vice-president human resources and Andreas Koetz (senior vice-president manufacturing, materials management and quality. Thomas Henne, the current senior vice-president finance, process-, IT-management and compliance of ZF Services, will work towards transferring this management role to Daniele Pontarollo by 1 March 2017.
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Bridgestone restructures marketing in Central Region, appoints new head
A restructuring of the marketing team for Bridgestone Europe’s Central Region was implemented at the start of this year, and this has been accompanied by three new appointments. Julia Krönlein is now head of marketing for the region and takes on responsibility for all marketing activities and product management for the consumer business in the German, Austrian and Swiss markets. Long-time Bridgestone employee Stefan Lamp has been appointed product marketing manager for the consumer business, while Christian Blazekovic has been named head of brand and communication for the consumer and commercial business.
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UK management team to lead Michelin solutions in northern Europe
Michelin solutions UK commercial director Paul Davey and sales manager Richard Dale have expanded their roles to include functional support to Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden, in addition to their existing responsibilities within the UK and Ireland.
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Battery maker AtlasBX appoints new CEO
AtlasBX, the subsidiary of Hankook Tire engaged in the manufacture and sale of batteries for automotive and marine applications, has appointed Suk-Joon Won its new chief executive officer.
Continue ReadingNew MD for Hankook’s Hungary plant
Seong Hak Hwang has taken over from Sang Il Lee as managing director of Hankook Tire Hungary following the latter’s retirement on 1 January.
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Nokian Tyres appoints Tervolin VP of Process Development
As of 1 February, Timo Tervolin will take over global responsibility for Process Development at Nokian Tyres. Tervolin, who currently serves as vice-president of Strategy and Corporate Development, succeeds Alexej von Bagh, who is leaving the company. In a statement, Nokian Tyres thanked von Bagh for his “long-term service and all his efforts toward the company.”
Continue ReadingTraxx appoints Ian Ochtman as general manager
Bracknell-based tyre wholesaler Traxx Tyres UK recently appointed Ian Ochtman as general manager. He joins the company after spending 17 years with Bridgestone in South Africa in senior management positions as well as positions within the workshop supplies sector.
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Wycoff named president of Mickey Thompson Tires & Wheels
The Board of Directors of Max-Trac Tire Co. Inc. has elected Dominick Wycoff president of Mickey Thompson Tires & Wheels. Wycoff began in this role on 1 January and succeeds Chris Barbara. He previously held the position of vice-president of business development for Mickey Thompson Tires & Wheels, a role he took on in August 2014.
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