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Tire Rack
Scott Clark is retiring from Michelin in March 2025, and in April will move to South Bend, Ind., to lead Tire Rack as its next CEO.
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Michelin Exec Scott Clark Named Next Tire Rack CEO

Feb. 24, 2025
Tire Rack has named longtime Michelin North America Inc. leader Scott Clark to be its new CEO, effective April 21, 2025.
Burt Brothers Tire & Service Inc.
“Burt Brothers has a strong legacy of providing top-tier automotive care and I am happy to be joining this company at such an exciting time in its growth,” says David Celenza, the dealership's new chief operating officer.
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Burt Brothers Names New COO

March 3, 2025
North Salt Lake, Utah-based Burt Brothers Tire & Service Inc. has named David Celenza as its chief operating officer.
Ralson Tire North America Inc.
“We appreciate all of Jim’s efforts in successfully establishing Ralson in the highly important and intensely competitive U.S. commercial tire market,” says Manjul Pahwa, managing director and CEO of Ralson Tyres Ltd.
Commercial Business

Jim Mayfield Retires as Ralson Tire President

Feb. 28, 2025
Jim Mayfield is retiring as president of Ralson Tire North America Inc. after more than four decades in the tire industry.
Moveero
In his new role, Kevin Bailey will be responsible for developing Moveero's product strategy.
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Moveero Names Product Manager

Feb. 26, 2025
Moveero has named Kevin Bailey its product manager, Americas. He will be responsible for developing the wheel and hub manufacturer's product strategy.
Global Rubber Industries (Pvt) Ltd.
At GRI, Atapattu will focus on strengthening financial resilience, achieving manufacturing excellence, optimizing the global supply chain, cultivating talent and capabilities and leveraging digital transformation for new opportunities.
Commercial Business

GRI Appoints Tharindu Atapattu as CEO

Feb. 21, 2025
Global Rubber Industries (Pvt) Ltd. (GRI) has appointed Tharindu Atapattu as the next CEO of the company.

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.
David Anckaert, a 25-year Goodyear veteran, has been named the chief of product strategy and planning.
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Goodyear Names Chief of Product Strategy and Planning

Feb. 11, 2025
A Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. executive who has worked for the tiremaker for a quarter century has been named the chief of product strategy and planning.

MTD
“Confessions of a CEO” chronicles the life and career journey of Tom Gegax, the founder of Team Tire Plus. Gegax was named MTD’s Tire Dealer of the Year in 1998.
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Tom Gegax Focus of New Documentary 

Feb. 10, 2025
Former MTD Tire Dealer of the Year Tom Gegax brings his story to Apple TV and Amazon Prime Video, starting on Feb. 11.

VIP Tires & Service
Bemis (right) received the legislative sentiment on Jan. 28 at the Maine State House in Augusta, Maine, co-sponsored by Representative Gary A. Drinkwater (left) of Milford and Representative Amy J. Roeder of Bangor.
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VIP Tires' Bemis Honored by Maine Legislature

Jan. 30, 2025
VIP Tires & Service has announced its Bangor, Maine, technician, Johnathan Bemis, has been honored with a legislative sentiment from the Maine State Legislature.

Monro Inc.
Joe Tomarchio is joining Focus Investment Banking as a senior advisor. A co-founder of Mr. Tire and subsequent acquisitions leader at Monro Inc., Tomarchio retired from Monro in 2023.
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Joe Tomarchio Joins Focus Investment Banking

Jan. 22, 2025
Joe Tomarchio, a veteran automotive industry leader, has joined Focus Investment Banking as a senior advisor in its Automotive group.

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.
Don Metzelaar most recently served as Johnson Controls International's chief manufacturing officer and global vice president.
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Goodyear Names SVP of Manufacturing, Supply Chain

Jan. 9, 2025
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. has named Don Metzelaar senior vice president of global manufacturing and supply chain.

Yokohama TWS
Lawrence Harmon (pictured) will report to Elio Bartoli, president of Yokohama TWS.
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Yokohama TWS Names NA President

Jan. 6, 2025
Yokohama TWS has named Lawrence Harmon its regional president, North and Central America.

Omni United (S) Pte. Ltd.
“I am thrilled to join Omni United and am committed to ensuring Radar Tyres are rigorously tested to outperform premium brands while remaining affordable,” says Clepkens, head of testing.
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Omni United Names Test Manager

Dec. 20, 2024
Omni United (S) Pte. Ltd. has appointed Stéphane Clepkens as test manager for the company and its Radar brand of tires.

Bridgestone Retail Operations LLC
“Being named ASE Master Technician of the Year is deeply humbling, and I am proud to accept this honor,” says Kozak.
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Bridgestone Retail Operations Names Kozak ASE Master Tech of the Year

Dec. 10, 2024
Bridgestone Retail Operations LLC has announced that Lloyd Kozak is Bridgestone Americas Inc.'s 2024 Automotive Service Excellence Master Technician of the Year.

Michelin North America Inc. 
Alexis Garcin, former president and CEO of Michelin North America Inc., has returned to France to take an executive vice president role at Michelin Group.
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Michelin’s Garcin Returns to France 

Dec. 9, 2024
Alexis Garcin, former president and CEO of Michelin North America Inc., has started a new position with parent company Michelin Group.

Nexen Tire Corp.
Nexen Tire Corp. has announced the promotion of five executives including a new CEO, John Bosco Kim (pictured).
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Nexen Appoints New CEO

Dec. 2, 2024
Nexen Tire Corp. has announced the promotion of five executives, including the naming of a new CEO, John Bosco Kim.