Former Maxxis International President Returns as Chairman - Tire Review Magazine

Former Maxxis International President Returns as Chairman

Dr. Wally Chen is leaving retirement and will assume the chairmanship following a vote by the board of directors.

Former Maxxis International President Dr. Wally Chen is leaving retirement to assume chairmanship of the company.

Chen’s chairmanship was effective immediately after a vote by the company’s board of directors at a recent meeting.

“I want Maxxis to be a positive force in the world by offering safe, sustainably manufactured, high-quality tires to consumers who know that they can count on us for 100% quality, 100% service, and 100% trust. Together, we will strive to make Maxxis an even better company and our world a better place,” Chen said.

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