TGI prepares to expand globally with key hires

Dec. 23, 2011

Tire Group International LLC (TGI) enters 2012 with a number of new hires for both its international and domestic teams.

International

Enrique Goudie has been hired as senior category manager for agricultural, industrial and OTR tires. Goudie brings more than 20 years of tire industry experience with him; he was an integral part of positioning the Solideal brand throughout Latin America and the Caribbean.

Sherko Hajrasouli joins TGI as its territory manager for the Middle East. Hajrasouli has commercial experience in the area, having worked in varying industries.

Alejandra Troconis is the new senior marketing mnager. Alejandra joins TGI with extensive domestic and international experience in the areas of communications, marketing, branding, advertising and public relations in the manufacturing industry.

The goal of the new hires is "to target new markets and further solidify our position in our core markets and segments,” says Orlando Delgado, senior vice president of sales and marketing.

Domestic

David Morris joins TCI as domestic commercial manager. He brings with him more than 30 years of detailed experience in the medium and heavy-duty equipment segment; he also is familiar with forklift/industrial, solid pneumatics and cushion press solid tires.

Emilio Perez Jr. is the new territory manager for Palm Beach County, Fla. He has more than 10 years of tire retail and wholesale experience.

“The addition of David and Emilio further illustrates our commitment to expand within South Florida, and bring our customers’ more solutions and opportunities," says Willie Kramer, vice president of domestic sales.

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 has positioned itself as one of the leading organizations in the worldwide wholesale distribution of tires. It carries more than 40 brands. For more information, visit www.tiregroup.com.