Yokohama Tire names new COO for North America
As of 16 January, Jeff Barna joins Yokohama Rubber’s North American business as chief operating officer. In his new role at Yokohama Tire Corporation, Bara will report to company president Shinichi Takimoto and be responsible for sales, marketing and product planning functions. Barna will also be a member of Yokohama Tire Corporation’s executive committee.
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Versace heading Pirelli’s commercial tyre business in Germany
The company established in 2015 to distribute Pirelli commercial tyres in Germany has announced the appointment of its second chief executive officer within the space of just two months. The job now belongs to Alain Versace, who succeeded Ralf Schnelle earlier this month.
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Michelin appoints commercial director of agriculture for UK, Ireland and Nordics
Michelin has appointed Martyn Pointer as its new commercial director of agriculture, with responsibility for the UK, Ireland and the Nordics. He replaces Mike Lawton, who has taken on the position of head of communications, after five years in the role.
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The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has welcomed automotive recruitment specialist Autotech Recruit to its membership.
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WAI appoints marketing and communications manager
WAI has appointed Christine Smith to the role of marketing and communications manager. Based in Florida, as part of WAI’s US division, Smith joins from a sales and technology background, having worked previously in marketing, operations & management roles with API, Gatekeeper Business Solutions, Universal Health Services (UHS), Fine Lions, & Direct Office Interiors.
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Michelin appoints Jonathan Layton head of fleet
Michelin has appointed Jonathan Layton, 45, as national sales manager fleet, UK and Republic of Ireland. A veteran Michelin man, Layton assumes the role after more than 15 years at the company. Layton will manage the company’s team of key account managers, ensuring a high quality of service across its car and van fleet customers.
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Hancock appointed TGI’s CFO
Tire Group International (TGI) has named Craig Hancock its new chief financial officer. Hancock succeeds Alberto Olivares, who announced his retirement from the position at the end of 2016 after a serving in the role for the past 19 years. Olivares remains part of the TGI Executive Counsel.
Continue ReadingIGA launches MOT training campaign
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) is launching its biggest MOT training campaign yet across the industry as a response to low numbers of MOT Testers having completed the DVSA’s mandated annual training.
Continue ReadingYokohama makes senior management changes
The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd, made a personnel and board member change at a meeting held on 27 December 2016. The change will be effective as of 1 January 2017.
Continue ReadingContinental’s Tom Whittaker dies
Continental Tyre Group has announced that Tom Whittaker passed away on 19 December 2016.
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Andy Savva to be next IAAF President
Andy Savva has been appointed the new Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) vice-president supporting president, Lawrence Bleasdale and chief executive, Wendy Williamson, before taking over as president in 2017. Savva has accumulated a wealth of experience in the automotive aftermarket since entering the industry more than 30 years ago. Owning and successfully managing his own garage since 1994, Savva has gone on to win numerous awards including the prestigious ‘National Independent Garage of the Year Award’ at the Hilton London in 2004.
Continue ReadingKenda appoints Stotsenburg as North American VP
Kenda has promoted Brandon Stotsenburg to vice president of its North American Automotive tyre business. Currently director of business development, Stotsenburg succeeds Bob Phoenix, who is retiring 1 January 2017.
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Heuver marketing department ready for ‘maximum attack’
Heuver states that it is “ready for maximum attack” following a shift in marketing focus and increase in size to support the companys ambitious sales plans. The company said it has witnessed an increase in search and ordering activities in its web-shop, leading to a renewed focus on this business area.
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Nokian appoints Pantioukhov as interim president/CEO
The board of directors of Nokian Tyres plc has appointed Andrei Pantioukhov, 44, as the interim president and CEO starting 1 January 2017. Pantioukhov currently serves as Nokian Tyres’ general manager, Russian operations and continues also in this role. He has been in the company since 2004, a member of the management since 2009 and executive vice president since the beginning of 2016.
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Tim BeVier elected TRIB president
Tim BeVier, manager of National Account Business Development at Tech International, was elected board of directors president for the Tire Retread and Repair Information Bureau (TRIB) at the association’s recent annual board meeting. He will commence his two-year term as president on 1 January 2017.
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