New Michelin boss names executive committee

Clermont-Ferrand, France – Groupe Michelin’s in-coming CEO Florent Menegaux has named his new executive committee, the tire maker announced 25 March.

The new CEO will take up his post at the end of a Michelin shareholders meeting on 17 May.

Menegaux “has decided to set up a tight group executive committee focused on strategic arbitrage,” said a statement from the French group.

The board, which met for the first time 25 March, has three new senior managers:

Scott Clark, executive vice president, automotive business management, motorsport, experiences, Americas regions (central, north and south)

Jean-Claude Pats, executive vice president, corporate personal management

Eric Vinesse, executive vice president, operational research & development department

There are also six senior managers on the executive committee:

Yves Chapot, managing partner

Sonia Artinian-Fredou, executive vice president – mobility services & experiences and new ventures business lines

Laurent Bourrut, executive vice president – long distance and urban transportation business lines and European regions

Adeline Challon-Kemoun, executive vice president – brands, sustainable development, communication & public affairs

Jean-Christophe Guerin, executive vice president – manufacturing

Serge Lafon, executive vice president – mining, off highway, 2 wheels, aircraft business lines and Africa, Asia, Australia, India & the Middle East regions.