Danielle Lorenzetti will spearhead Apollo Tyres’ global R&D initiatives for both passenger vehicle and commercial vehicle tyres. He will be based at the company’s European headquarters in Amsterdam and assisted by the research, technology and design teams across global markets.

Commenting on Daniele’s appointment, Neeraj Kanwar, vice-chairman and MD, Apollo Tyres, said, “Technology being a key pillar for our growth aspirations globally, Daniele, with his rich experience will take our research and development to the next level. With several tyre and mobility related patents against his name, Daniele would help us achieve product leadership in various segments.”

Daniele’s last assignment was with Pirelli Tyres, where he spent close to 20 years in various capacities; his last role was as product director – Industrial Division, where he was responsible for the management of tyre product, materials and process development from design to the industrialisation of truck, agri and special vehicles. Prior to this, he was the product director for passenger vehicle tyres with a global responsibility for technical OE homologation activities and development of new product lines. Daniele was also associated with Trelleborg Wheel Systems as vice- president – R&D (Agro, Forestry & Industrial Tyres).

Speaking about his appointment, Daniele said, “I am excited to be a part of this growing organisation, which is gradually making its mark globally. I am positive that we will be able to bring out competitive products which address our global customer needs, and at the same time, are technologically superior.”

Apollo Tyres has also inducted Daniele Lorenzetti in its management board.