Ostrander Leaves Nokian, Pompei to Take Over
Key Highlights
- Christopher Ostrander, senior vice president of North America, is leaving Nokian Tyres, effective July 31, 2026.
- Paolo Pompei, CEO, will serve as interim leader of North American operations until a new executive is appointed.
- Ostrander joined Nokian Tyres in September 2025 and previously served as president of the Americas for Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.
Nokian Tyres Inc. recently announced that Christopher Ostrander, senior vice president, passenger car tires, North America, and a member of the Nokian Tyres Management Team has decided to leave the company.
Paolo Pompei, president and CEO of Nokian Tyres, "will assume the responsibilities on an interim basis until a successor is appointed," according to officials.
The leadership change will be effective on July 31, 2026.
“I would like to thank Christopher for his contributions in leading our North American business and for laying a solid foundation for the future development of our operations," said Pompei. "We wish him all the best in his future endeavors."
Ostrander became the senior vice president of North America in September of 2025, and he was previously a member of the Nokian board of directors since 2021. Ostrander also served as president of the Americas for Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.
MTD's latest executive Q&A from 2025 with Pompei about Nokian's North American strategy can be viewed here.