2024 is coming to an end.
This year, many tire companies experienced significant personnel changes.
These changes are strategic adjustments to the market landscape and also indicate the future development direction of the enterprise.
Tire World Network has identified the major personnel changes in the tire industry for 2024.
Sumitomo Rubber
Starting from January 1, 2024, Tomohiko Masuda will replace Eiichi Masuda as the Chairman and General Manager of Sumitomo Rubber (China) Co., Ltd.
He also serves as the Chairman and General Manager of Sumitomo Rubber (Hunan) and Sumitomo Rubber (Changshu).
Langma Tire
On January 2nd, Jin Yongsheng, the General Manager and Chairman of Chaoyang Langma Tire Co., Ltd., made his debut.
Previously, the position of Chairman and General Manager of Langma Tire was held by Li Qingwen.
goodyear
On January 18th, Goodyear Tire announced that Mark Stewart would become the company's CEO and President.
Before joining Goodyear, Stuart was the Chief Operating Officer of Stellantis Group in North America.
Yokohama Rubber
On January 31st, Masataka Yamashi, President of Yokohama Rubber, was appointed as the newly established CEO.
Shinji Kiyomiya, Chief Technology Officer of Yokohama Rubber, has been promoted to President.
Space-based tire
On April 25th, Fan Lingzhen successfully assumed the positions of Chairman and General Manager of Tianji Tire.
At the same time, she also serves as a director and legal representative of the company.
Pirelli
On June 12th, Andrea Maganzani ， Formally taking over as CEO of Pirelli Asia Pacific.
Shortly after he took office, Pirelli Tire (Jiaozuo) Co., Ltd. also underwent personnel adjustments.
Andrea Maganzani is appointed as the chairman of the company, and Luo Yongren has been promoted to vice chairman.
Ma brand tires
On July 8th, Continental Tire announced that Tang Mingyou would serve as the General Manager of Continental Tire (China) Co., Ltd. in China.
As the first Chinese general manager of the company in China, he will comprehensively lead the company's business development in China.
Xiamen Guomao
Around August, there were consecutive personnel changes in the two major tire companies under Xiamen International Trade Group.
The chairman of Qirun Tire (Rizhao) and Qirun Tire (Dezhou) has been replaced by Chen Longming.
Fengshen Tire
On September 13th, Wang Jianjun was elected as the chairman of Fengshen Tire.
At the same time, he holds the position of General Manager of the company.
Wang Feng, former chairman of Fengshen, went to work at Sinochem International and Klaus Maffei.
Wanli tire
At the end of September, Hu Yongfang was promoted to Vice Chairman of Wanli Tire and concurrently held the position of General Manager.
Cao Jiandong, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of Wanli Tire, will no longer concurrently hold the position of General Manager.
Now, Hu Yongfang still serves as the chairman of Hefei Wanli Tire Co., Ltd.
Nexen
On November 29th, South Korea's Nexen Tire announced the reappointment of 11 executives.
Kim Hyun seok, the head of Nexen's supporting business, has become the new CEO.
There are also 4 positions promoted to Vice President or Executive Director, and 6 positions promoted to Executive Director.
Nexen Tire plans to achieve a global strategy centered around Europe through this adjustment.
