Shingo Sakashita is the new managing director and finance director at Falken Tyre Europe
Falken Tyre Europe, the European affiliate of Japanese tyre manufacturer Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd., has appointed Shingo Sakashita (46) as its new managing director in Offenbach am Main (Germany). Sakashita joins the management team and also assumes the position of finance director alongside Isamu Ishida, Koji Fukuhara and Hidekazu Nishiguchi.
Before joining Falken Tyre Europe GmbH, Shingo Sakashita was manager of the International Business Development & Administration Department at parent company Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd. Previously, he gained extensive experience as accounting and administration manager in Japan, the USA and various locations in Europe.
As the head of the Finance Department, Sakashita will contribute his comprehensive experience and industry expertise in the areas of accounting, credit controlling and finance.
"I am looking forward to my new role at Falken Tyre Europe,” states Shingo Sakashita. “Together with my team, I would like to continue our expansion in Europe and build upon our growing aftermarket and OE business."
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Falken Tyre Europe GmbH is the European affiliate of the Japanese tyre manufacturer Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd. With about 23,000 employees they are the sixth largest tyre manufacturer worldwide. From its location in Offenbach/Main (Germany), the company markets and sells a complete tyre portfolio for passenger cars, trucks, pick-ups and SUVs both as original equipment and for the European retrofitting market. All Falken products comply with ISO standards 9001 and 14001. Developed and tested in the world’s most demanding racing series, Falken tyres provide maximum individual driving enjoyment at outstanding value for money. Further information can be found on our website: www.falken-europe.com.
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