BKT adds a vice president

April 29, 2015

Balkrishna Industries Ltd. (BKT) has named Brian Robinson vice president of its BKT USA Inc. subsidiary.

Robinson has more than 24 years of tire industry experience in areas such as sales, team development, operations, P&L management, strategic planning, marketing, profitability and customer experience, according to BKT USA.

Robinson joins BKT’s Akron, Ohio/North American team and will have the overall responsibility for the enhancement of all replacement and OE sales in the USA. 

Robinson’s “verifiable track record of previous industry success speaks volumes, so significant growth” is expected, according to BKT.

“Brian is enthusiastic, entrepreneurial and a dynamic leader with accomplished experience,” says Rajiv Poddar, joint marketing director of BKT. “We are looking forward to having Brian build a very strong and effective team, which will take this company to the next level.”

For more information, visit www.bkt-tires.com.