A Conversation with Gordon Knapp of Bridgestone Americas
On stage at the Bridgestone Consumer Tire Business Meeting in November, Gordon Knapp, the new CEO and president of Bridgestone Americas Inc., shared his concerns over the commoditization of the tire industry and the importance of adding value to each customer interaction, without a “race to zero” of selling on price alone. Once out of
Triangle Tire Looking for New CEO
Pierre Cohade has left his position as CEO of Triangle Tire in pursuit of other endeavors and the tiremaker is currently looking for a new candidate to fill the CEO position, Tyres & Accessories reports. Cohade joined Triangle in 2015 and was tasked with extending Triangle’s globalization expansion plan. He accomplished the core of that
Former Pirelli Exec Named Marangoni CEO
The board of directors has named Dino Maggioni the new CEO of the Marangoni Group. “With the arrival of Dino Maggioni our group will take advantage of his experienced leadership in the automotive sector and proved managing capabilities,” said Vittorio Marangoni, board chairman. “On behalf of the board and our entire group, I am glad
Auto Plus and Pep Boys Names New CEO, Executive Team
Brent Windom has been named president and CEO of Auto Plus and Pep Boys. Icahn Enterprises L.P. successfully completed the acquisition of The Pep Boys – Manny, Moe & Jack on Feb. 4, 2016, and acquired Auto Plus, a major U.S.-based distributor of automotive aftermarket parts, in June 2015. Windom, a more than 30-year veteran of
Kumho Tire VP Named Kumho Asiana CEO
The Kumho Asiana Group has appointed vice president of Kumho Tire Co., Park Se-chang, as the group’s CEO, Tires & Accessories reports. Park, the 40-year-old son of group Chairman Park Sam-koo, will lead Kumho Asiana’s strategic management unit with current CEO Seo Jae-hwan. Last year, Park was promoted to co-CEO from senior vice president, but
Manny Cicero Officially CEO of Triangle Tire USA
Longtime tire industry executive Manny Cicero has been officially named CEO of Triangle Tire USA, the recently formed U.S. subsidiary of global tiremaker Triangle Tyre Group Ltd. China’s largest privately owned tire manufacturer, Triangle Tyre announced plans in November to establish a U.S. headquarters in Franklin, Tenn., located just south of Nashville in Williamson County.
Former Pirelli CEO Joins Apollo
Former Pirelli CEO Francesco Gori will serve as Apollo Tyres’ advisor of strategy, the tiremaker announced. As part of Apollo’s management board, Gori will support the company’s goal of international growth and identification of new opportunities. “It is indeed a privilege for us at Apollo to have a person of Francesco Gori’s stature join us
ChemChina Chairman Now Heads Pirelli Board
Following its acquisition by China National Chemical Corp. (ChemChina), Pirelli & C. SpA has announced a new board of directors. Heading up the new board is Ren Jianxin, chairman of ChemChina. Marco Tonchetti Provera, previous board chairman, will serve as executive vice-president of the board and CEO of Pirelli. “I am delighted to welcome Ren Jianxin as Chairman of Pirelli. The
