Falken appoints business development head

May 1, 2006

Falken Tire Corp. has named John McAndrew director of business development.

"John’s primary focus will be on helping (Falken) grow and refine its distribution network throughout North America," say Falken officials.

"In his 31-year career in the tire industry, John has served as vice president of sales for Yokohama Tire Corporation, vice president of sales and marketing for Sumitomo Tire, vice president of sales and marketing for (Treadways Corp.'s) TreadXpress (division), and held various sales and marketing positions at Michelin early in his career."