People

PCL has welcomed Dean Battersby to the dedicated team at the company’s UK HQ in Sheffield. Dean takes over the reins as Operations Director from Mark McCaughey, who has retired after 30 years of service.

Prometeon Tyre Group has appointed Ali Yilmaz as Marketing Manager for the UK, Eire and Nordic countries. In this new position, he will report to Peter Fairlie, Managing Director, and will lead the company’s UK marketing team.

Nokian Tyres’ Board of Directors has appointed Jukka Moisio as President and CEO of Nokian Tyres plc.

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.