David is the Owner, Publisher and Editor of Commercial Tyre Business. With over 30 years’ experience as a specialist tyre industry journalist, he first entered the tyre industry in 1987 as Editor of Tyres & Accessories. He was Editor of Tyre Trade News between 1993-96 before establishing Retreading Business in 1997. In 2004 he acquired the Malaysian tyre magazine The Tyreman, before establishing Tyre & Rubber Recycling in 2009. In addition to his publishing ventures, he was also Director of the Retread Manufacturers’ Association between 2004 and 2014.
Authors

Richard Wilson
Since 2015, Richard has worked as a correspondent for all of the titles across the Valebridge Publications Ltd Group namely: Retreading Business, Tyre & Rubber Recycling, Commercial Tyre Business, The Tyreman and Truck and Bus News. He also manages our media agency, Valebridge Media Services from our Madrid office.

Ewan Scott
Ewan has been a correspondent of Commercial Tyre Business since 2006 and of Tyre & Rubber Recycling since the magazine was founded. During this period he has become an expert on the global tyre recycling sector. He has many years’ experience as an automotive journalist including a period at Tyres & Accessories.

Cam Baxter
A down-to-earth copywriter who works with brands and businesses to create sensational stories, fun-loving copy, and sticky content. Working with culture and lifestyle brands, he specialises in automotive copy, partnering with multinational car parts supplier GSF, e-type jaguar restorers P&K Thornton, Alfa Romeo specialists Alficina, and now Commercial Tyre Business.

Naida Jahić
Naida is an LLB and a content editor who has been on the team since 2024. Before becoming part of the Commercial Tyre Business, she gained experience in SEO and content editing while working for various marketing agencies and organisations.

Berkant Ari
Berkant is a Digital Content Specialist and Technical Editor for all of the titles across the Valebridge Publications Ltd Group, including Retreading Business, Tyre & Rubber Recycling, and Commercial Tyre Business. With a background in multimedia production and digital asset management, he specializes in bridging the gap between traditional trade journalism and modern digital media. Since joining the team, Berkant has been instrumental in optimizing the group’s digital presence and managing high-fidelity video production workflows. Based in Turkey, he ensures a seamless integration of technical innovation and editorial content across the global publications.


