Hankook Tyre UK has appointed Shane Kallaway as regional sales manager for the South West, succeeding Richard Ettey, who has retired.

Shane has extensive industry experience, professionalism and is a highly motivated individual with an impressive work ethic,” said Hankook Tyre UK MD, Chang-Yool Han. “We are confident that Shane will be a major asset to the team.”

For his part, Kallaway added: “Working within the tyre industry for over 25 years, I know Hankook Tyre has grown to be a major force within the commercial truck and bus markets.

“I look forward to working closely with the Hankook dealers and promoting the Hankook range as well as to contributing to the continual growth of Hankook’s truck and bus tyre market in the UK, with the support of the rest of the team.”