Arun Mammen Appointed as Chairman of ATMA

Arun Mammen, Vice Chairman and Managing Director of MRF Ltd, has been elected as the Chairman of the Automotive Tyre Manufacturers' Association (ATMA), the industry body representing India's automotive tyre sector. Hiroshi Yoshizane, Managing Director of Bridgestone India, has been named the Vice Chairman of the association.  

Mammen, a graduate of Madras Christian College, holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) from Ashland University, USA. He gained industry experience through training at B F Goodrich Tire & Co. and Uniroyal Goodrich Tire & Co. in the United States. He joined MRF Ltd as Managing Director in 2004 and was later appointed Vice Chairman and Managing Director in 2017.  

As ATMA prepares to mark its Golden Jubilee in 2025, Mammen takes over as Chairman at a significant time for the association. Speaking about his plans for the organization, he highlighted the need to expand membership and make ATMA more inclusive.  

Discussing the future of the Indian tyre industry, Mammen stressed the importance of positioning it as a major global supplier in the coming years. He stated that his focus would be on advocating for policy measures that enhance industry competitiveness and technological advancements to align with global standards.  

With sustainability becoming a priority, he noted that the industry is working towards technological improvements to develop environmentally friendly products. The focus is on integrating regenerative and recycled raw materials, adopting green energy solutions, and reducing water consumption in manufacturing.  

He also highlighted the progress of the INROAD Project, an industry initiative aimed at developing 200,000 hectares of new rubber plantations. The plantation target is expected to be met within the next two years, while the next phase will focus on quality improvements and stakeholder training.  

Founded in 1975, ATMA represents India’s ₹90,000 crore (approximately US$11 billion) automotive tyre industry. Its members include six leading tyre manufacturers—Apollo, Bridgestone India, Ceat, Goodyear India, JK Tyre, and MRF—who collectively account for over 90% of the country's tyre production.