New global sales VP at Tire Group International

Nov. 30, 2012

Tire Group International has announced the addition of Luis Torres as its new Vice President of International Program Sales.

Torres has 25 years of experience in all segments of the tire industry, with particular emphasis on agricultural, industrial and OTR. He previously held the position of Director of Export Sales at Hercules Tires International and most recently worked with the Alliance Tire Group as its Export Sales Manager.

“TGI represents a great opportunity for me to continue growing and further develop my international sales and marketing expertise. I’m very excited with this opportunity and I’m looking forward to contributing to the success of Tire Group International”, Torres said.

Joaquin Gonzalez Jr., chief marketing officer, added, “Having Luis Torres as an addition to the team enhances TGI’s commitment to grow the agricultural, industrial and OTR segments”.

Enhanced by its partnership with Transportation Resources Partners (TRP) and its affiliates the Penske Corp. (www.penske.com) and McLarty Associates (www.maglobal.com), TGI says it has positioned itself as one of the leading organizations in the worldwide wholesale distribution of tires.

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