From Staff & Wire Reports
AKRON, OHIO — Emanuele (Manny) Cicero has been named president and CEO of Denman Tire Corp., effective May 1, Denman Tire announced. Cicero replaces Charles Wright, who is retiring.
Cicero, a seasoned professional with more than 27 years of experience in the tire industry, began his career with Michelin in 1978. In 1984, he joined Bridgestone as territory manager for Metro New York. Then, in 1999, Cicero was named president, OTR tire sales, for Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire.
“Through Manny’s leadership it is our desire to become the premier provider of high quality specialty tires,” commented Sanford Pensler, president of Pensler Capital Corp., owner of Denman Tire.
External alliances and internal efforts will help achieve this goal, Pensler said.
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