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    Continental Tyre Group appoints new managing director

    Matthew TiltBy Matthew TiltFebruary 8, 20222 Mins Read
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    Tarik Görgün
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    Continental has announced that managing director David Smith will retire at the end of March 2022, with Tarik Görgün, who is currently head of OE tyres, Japan and global key account manager for Honda and Subaru, will take over the role of managing director for the UK and Ireland, effective from 1 March 2022.

    Mr Görgün brings over 16 years of international experience in the tyres division. He started his Continental career in research and development in Hanover, Germany and has gone on to hold various managerial positions before coming into commercial roles in original equipment.

    Mr Smith has been at Continental for almost two decades, having joined the company in 2003 as finance director before becoming managing director in 2007. During his tenure, the company has seen significant growth and he has been integral in the successful integration of both Bandvulc and R&J Strang. He also supported the reintroduction of Continental’s agricultural division.

    Speaking of his time at Continental, David Smith said: “Continental is a fantastic company, and it has been a privilege to lead the UK and Irish business over the last 15 years. I have been humbled by the talent and commitment of our people, and their passion for creating a truly customer-driven company. I am immensely proud to be part of the 150 years of success Continental has achieved and of the enormous progress we have made over the years.

    “I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Tarik on his new appointment and look forward to working with him on his transition to the role. Tarik inherits an exceptional team and I have every confidence, that with his leadership, Continental Tyre Group is well-positioned to continue to prosper long into the future.”

    Commenting on his new role Tarik stated: “It is a huge honour to be appointed Managing Director for Continental Tyre Group. I’m eager to build on David’s success and lead the team into an exciting new chapter of the business. Meeting with our valued customers and working closely with our expert teams in the UK and Ireland is what I look forward to the most as I start my new position.

    “I’d like to extend my gratitude to David for his remarkable leadership and wish him a long and happy retirement.”

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    Machinery editor for Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer. Matt has worked as an agricultural machinery journalist for five years, following time spent in his family’s Worcestershire contracting business. When he’s not driving or writing about the latest farm equipment, he can be found in his local cinema, or with his headphones in, reading a good book.

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