Yokohama TWS has announced the appointment of Elio Bartoli as its new company President, effective December 1st. Elio Bartoli succeeds Paolo Pompei, who is stepping down to pursue external opportunities after an impressive tenure with the company.

Elio Bartoli brings a strong display of leadership experience, including the last 12 years in various strategic roles at Yokohama TWS. His tenure has included positions such as Commercial Leader of Industrial Tires and, most recently, president of the EMEA Region and Global OE Leader. In these roles, he consistently demonstrated outstanding leadership across commercial and operational functions, driving significant growth and delivering exceptional business results.

Elio’s deep expertise spans the entire supply chain, commercial strategy, and customer relations. His people-centric leadership style and his strong track record of fostering collaboration and innovation make him the ideal choice to lead Yokohama TWS into the next phase of its evolution.

“We are thrilled to welcome Elio as our new president,” said Nitin Mantri, Co-COO of Yokohama and Head of OHT division. “His deep industry knowledge, strategic vision, and customer focus make him the perfect leader to guide Yokohama TWS into its next phase of growth. We are confident that under Elio’s leadership, the company will continue to deliver exceptional value to our customers, partners, and stakeholders.”

Yokohama TWS wishes to extend its heartfelt gratitude to Paolo Pompei for his exceptional leadership and invaluable contributions over the past 25 years. Throughout his tenure, Paolo has expertly navigated the company through key phases of growth, expanded our global footprint, and cultivated a vibrant culture of people and innovation. His legacy will undoubtedly leave a lasting impact on the organization, inspiring us for years to come. Thank you, Paolo!