People

Toni Silfverberg has been appointed to lead Nokian Tyres’ new Marketing & Sales Excellence team starting June 1, 2020. Silfverberg will be a member of Nokian Tyres management team and report to Jukka Kasi, SVP Products and Marketing.

Michelin has named Mónica Rius as the new Communications and Brands Director for Spain and Portugal.

In a move designed to further strengthen the Sailun European management team, and aligned to Sailun’s stated objective of growing their European market share, Sailun Group has announced the appointment of Gareth Passmore as Senior Vice President (PCR and TBR Tyres).

Vaculug has added a second Fleet Operations Manager in a matter of days with Michael Evans joining the retreader.

PCL has made a positive step during the COVID-19 pandemic by appointing a new national sales manager in the form of Alan Findlow.

Vaculug recently announced the addition of Marcus Kirkness to its Operations Team.

Bridgestone has appointed Andrea Manenti as Vice President for its North Region, encompassing the UK and Ireland.

Silke Bernhardt as of April 1st has taken up the newly created position of Head of Communications & Public Affairs of the Tyres business area at Continental in Hanover.

Kumho Tyre UK has a new Managing Director in the form of Keon Park, 48, who has held a variety of senior roles within the Kumho group since joining in 1995.

Hankook Tyre UK has appointed Paul Emery as Sales Director effective from 1st February 2020.