Taking Denman to the next level

(From the May 30 issue of Rubber & Plastics News) Emanuele E. "Manny" Cicero took the helm as president and CEO of specialty tire maker Denman Tire Corp. on May 1, replacing the retiring Charles Wright. Cicero, 49, brings 27 years of industry experience with him from Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire L.L.C., and before that Michelin Tire Corp. In his last six years with BFS, Cicero was president of the company´s Off-the-Road Sales Group.