FORT MILL, S.C. — Continental Tire the Americas has promoted or hired six executives for its commercial vehicle tires business.
The new hires and promotions are:
- Steve Postel as director of retail for the Americas, leading the company's retail business, including the BestDrive commercial tire and service centers. He previously oversaw more than 100 retail locations for Genuine Parts Co. Sonny Simpson, managing director of BestDrive L.L.C., remains in his role.
- Carolina Wagner as director of marketing for the Americas, promoted from the company's Brazil office where she was head of tire marketing in the Mercosur region. Ms. Wagner has been a Continental employee since 2013 and brings more than 18 years of experience in the tire industry, the company said.
- Daniel Vasconcelos as director of OE truck tire sales for the Americas, promoted from the company's Brazil office where he was head of commercial vehicle tire sales for export and the Brazil replacement market. Mr. Vasconcelos has been a Continental employee since 2005.