16 May 2023
Jorge Almeida takes over position as Claus Petschick retires
Hanover, Germany – Jorge Almeida has been named as the new head of sustainability at Continental Tires with effect from 1 May.
He is responsible for the strategic positioning and global management of the tire manufacturer's sustainability activities, Continental announced 11 May.
Directly reporting to the head of Continental's Tires group Christian Koetz, Almeida replaces Claus Petschick who is retiring.
Almeida has worked for Continental for 28 years in various regions and has “extensive experience” in the areas of finance, HR and purchasing.
Most recently, he was responsible for all business activities of the Tires group sector in a region covering Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Venezuela.
Prior to that, Almeida was head of purchasing and strategic sourcing for rubber sector and group indirect materials.
"We want to become the most progressive tire manufacturer in terms of environmental and social responsibility,” said Koetz.
“Almeida will now consistently develop our sustainability strategy and ensure its global implementation,” added the Tires group leader.
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