Hankook Hires Motorsports, Human Resources Managers - Tire Review Magazine

Hankook Hires Motorsports, Human Resources Managers

Hankook Tire America Corp. has hired Robert Dole to serve as its motorsports marketing manager and Dwain Stevens as corporate human resources manager.

Hankook Tire America Corp. has hired Robert Dole to serve as its motorsports marketing manager and Dwain Stevens as corporate human resources manager.

“These hires embody Hankook Tire’s enduring commitment to excellence in all areas of business,” said Hosung Suh, Hankook Tire’s American headquarters president. “As we grow in the American market, we are grateful to have high-quality leaders such as Dwain and Robert on our team.”

Dole will manage promotion of Hankook’s current motorsports assets in the American market and work to expand its auto-racing footprint.

Dole previously owned his own business, RJD Sports Entertainment, a private firm specializing in motorsports and sports entertainment marketing, communications and operations. He has nearly two decades of experience in the motorsports and tire industries.

Stevens is responsible for implementing HR systems and supervising all HR staff at the American headquarters.

Stevens brings two-plus decades of experience over the span of several major corporations, including Magna International, Nissan North America and Comcast Cable.

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