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Ralf Gutena appointed Director of Sales and Marketing
10 Jul 2023
On July 1, Ralf Gutena was appointed the new Director of Sales and Marketing.
With over 23 years of experience in the tire business and a broad range of experience in industry and trade, Ralf Gutena is an great addition to the Toyo Tire Holdings of Europe GmbH leadership team, having held various management positions, including the last three years as Director, Business Development and Sales Europe for a major tire manufactiurer. His extensive knowledge of markets and successful sales and marketing strategies have earned him recognition in the industry.
As Director of Sales and Marketing, Ralf Gutena will be responsible for increasing Toyo Tire's market penetration in Europe. He will do this by working closely with the European sales and marketing teams to further drive the company's growth and success in Europe. His expertise in market development, customer relations and sales strategies will help to further strengthen Toyo Tire's position as one of the leading suppliers of tires in Europe.
"Toyo Tire is a respected and valued market player with an impressive product range and a strong commitment to innovation and quality," said Ralf Gutena. "I am excited to be a part of this dynamic company and look forward to using my experience and skills to further drive Toyo Tire's growth in Europe."
The President of Toyo Tire Holdings of Europe GmbH, Kenta Kuribayashi, expressed his delight at the appointment of Ralf Gutena: "We are convinced that Ralf's extensive experience, wealth of knowledge and in-depth expertise will significantly drive the future development of Toyo Tire in Europe. His commitment and understanding of market requirements make him the ideal person for this newly created position."
With Ralf Gutena as the new Director of Sales and Marketing, Toyo Tire Holdings of Europe GmbH is ideally positioned to further drive its growth in Europe and consolidate its position as one of the leading suppliers of tires worldwide.
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