COPLEY, Ohio—Minoo Mehta has been named managing director of Balkrishna Industries (BKT) Ltd. USA Inc and BKT Tires Inc., effectively immediately.
Mehta replaces Doug Kershaw, who resigned as president of the U.S. subsidiary, effective Aug. 24.
According to BKT, Mehta played a crucial role in establishing BKT's leading position in the USA market since joining the tire maker in 2014.
BKT said Mehta "has aimed at creating a customer-oriented team," helping BKT expand its USA market share in both the agriculture and medium and large OTR sectors.
Mehta also has focused on brand building and enhanced the company's partnership with Monster Jam, BKT said. Prior to joining BKT, Mehta worked for Hercules Tire & Rubber Co. and Om International.
Alan Eskow, vice president, will continue to manage the agricultural sector, and Chris Rhoades, vice president, will oversee the medium and large OTR sector.
Kershaw was named to a leadership position with the company to succeed Mehta in mid-December 2021.Kershaw was named president of the subsidiary in July 2022. At that time, Mehta stayed with the company as a senior advisor and member of the Managing Committee.
BKT ranks No. 27 in global tire sales—four places higher than it was a year earlier—according to the latest rankings by Rubber News, with sales of $1.25 billion in 2022.
