Alessandro DeMartinoChief Executive Officer of Continental Italia Pneumatici, will assume the role of Head of BestDrive France since 1 September 2023thus leaving his current role in Italy after 16 years.
The words of De Martino, the new Head BestDrive France of Continental Pneumatici
“The opportunity to stay at Continental but change responsibilities and country allows me to add another chapter to my automotive life and to bring the successful experience of Continental’s Italian team to our French sister company. I am leaving a company with a clear and shared strategy, which a strong and cohesive management knows how to develop and enrich in order to continue to respond to the changing needs of our market”.
BestDrive Francia (more than 350 points of sale and 1,400 people) is the subsidiary that manages the tire retail business of Continental in France.
Continental Group, what is it about
Continental develops intelligent, connected and sustainable technologies for the transport of goods and people. Founded in 1871 the international tire manufacturer, automotive supplier and industrial partner, offers safe, comfortable, customized and cost-effective solutions. In 2022, the Group generated a turnover of 39.4 billion euros employing more than 200,000 employees in 57 countries around the world. On October 8, 2021, Continental celebrated its 150th anniversary.
The Tire division has 24 production and development sites around the world. Among the leading tire manufacturers with more than 57,000 employees, the division had sales of 14 billion euros in 2022. Continental ranks among the leaders in tire manufacturing technologies with a broad range of products for passenger cars, commercial vehicles and two wheels.
Thanks to continuous investments in research and development, Continental guarantees an important contribution to safe, economic and ecologically efficient mobility. The portfolio of the Tires division includes services for the tire trade and fleet applications as well as digital tire management systems for commercial vehicles.