Magna Tyres Appoints New Commercial Director
Ywenco Philipsen joined the company on Oct. 1 as commercial director HQ, where he is responsible for all marketing and sales-related operations.
Yokohama Hires New Manager/VP at Mississippi Plant
The new plant manager and vice president, Philip Calhoun, has more than 28 years of manufacturing leadership experience.
K & S Tire Recycling Appoints Mike Lukavsky as New President
K & S Tire Recycling said it hopes to expand its success in the scrap tire recycling industry with Lukavsky as its new president.
Pirelli Tire N.A. Names New CEO
As CEO of the North American region, Claudio Zanardo will be responsible for the car, motorcycle and cycling businesses, as well as manufacturing facilities in Rome, Georgia, and Silao, Guanajuato, Mexico.
Hunter Deutschland Hires Marco Kempin as Managing Director
Kempin has industry experience and assumed his new position with Hunter Deutschland on Oct. 1.
RNR Tire Express Promotes Two to Executive Positions
Adam B. Sutton has been promoted from executive vice president to president and Matt Warren was promoted from director of corporate development to senior vice president.
TIA Elects Four Directors to Its Board
The newly elected directors will take office on Nov. 1 during TIA’s annual membership meeting preceding the opening of the Global Tire Expo/SEMA show in Las Vegas.
Tire Discounters Expands C-Suite
The company has hired Sheri Harper as chief people officer and Jeff Rodgers as CFO.
TIA Accepting CEO Applications Until Aug. 30
As current TIA CEO Roy Littlefield III approaches retirement, the association hired Richard Slayton, president and CEO of Slayton Search Partners, to conduct the search to find its new CEO.
Goodyear Names New VP, Strategy and Business Development
Goodyear has appointed Thad Ewald as vice president, strategy and business development.
TIA Seeks ‘Dynamic’ Leader in Search for New CEO
The Tire Industry Association is looking for a dynamic leader to serve as CEO and head the organization’s work in tire technician training, government affairs, and improving the overall environment for its tire dealer and tire industry members, TIA says.
Tire Discounters Appoints New CMO
Chris Yapp will oversee brand strategy and all marketing efforts for the company, including the launch of Protect Your Legacy, Tire Discounters’ new franchise and acquisition program.
