Barentz B.V. has named Brad Baumann to lead sales in the life sciences and specialty chemical solutions company's North American West Coast CASE team.

Continental A.G. has extended Christian Koetz's status as executive board member in charge of Conti's tire business and purchasing operations by five years until April 2027.

Bridgestone Americas Inc. is expanding the roles of several key executives in a bid to strengthen the tire business and accelerate the execution of its sustainable-mobility solutions strategy.

The Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association has elected Kurk Wilks, president and CEO of Mann+Hummel, to its board of directors for a three-year term.

Toyo Tire Corp. has hired John Thomas, an experienced automotive mobility expert, to be the new leader of its U.S. subsidiary.

Spherix Mineral Products has added to its executive team with the hiring of Marcy Shay as director of business development.

Marc Pignataro has been hired to replace Dan Davis as vice president of sales and marketing at Harwick Standard Distribution Corp.

Motion Industries Inc. has promoted Jim May to director of corporate development.

French components manufacturer Hutchinson S.A. has named Helene Moreau-Leroy as its chairman and CEO, effective April 1.