Hamada new MD for Falken Tyre Europe

Falken Tyre Europe has announced the appointment of Hiroshi Hamada as its new managing director, chairman and CEO.

Hamada has enjoyed 33 years at parent company Sumitomo Rubber Industries (SRI), initially joining the company back in 1992 – then named The Ohtsu Tire & Rubber Company.

In 2018, Hamada became vice president of SRI China and president of Dunlop Tire in China. From 2024, Hamada continues to serve as senior executive officer of SRI.

“I am honoured to lead Falken Tyre Europe at this exciting juncture with Dunlop,” Hamada said of his appointment.

“With Sumitomo Rubber Industries’ global expertise and Falken’s legacy of performance and innovation, we are uniquely positioned to strengthen our European operations and deliver value to customers. I look forward to achieving new milestones together with my dedicated and talented colleagues,” he added.