Toyo strengthens focus on Europe with new appointments

Willich , Germany – Toyo Tire has strengthened its focus on Europe with a number of appointments within the region.

The Japanese tire maker has appointed Ralf Gutena as director of sales and marketing Europe, to expand its market penetration in the region.

Gutena worked as business development and sales director of a “major tire manufacturer” for the past three years and brings over 23 years of experience with him to Toyo, said the tire maker 10 July.

As director of sales and marketing, Gutena will be working closely with the European sales and marketing teams to drive the company's growth and success in the region.

In addition to Gutena, Toyo reshuffled the management of its Serbian subsidiary appointing president Yoji Imura as chairman and CEO of Toyo Tire Serbia LLC.

Formerly plant manager, Kadir Aykut Gidergi has been appointed as the president and chief operating officer of the Serbian subsidiary, said Toyo in a 29 June announcement.