Continental Tires, has appointed Jorge Almeida as the new Head of Sustainability, effective May 1, 2023. Almeida will be responsible for driving the company's sustainability activities globally, with a focus on strategic positioning and management. He brings extensive experience in finance, human relations, and purchasing, having worked for Continental for 28 years in various functions and regions.
Continental Tires, has appointed Jorge Almeida as the new Head of Sustainability, effective May 1, 2023. Almeida will be responsible for driving the company's sustainability activities globally, with a focus on strategic positioning and management. He brings extensive experience in finance, human relations, and purchasing, having worked for Continental for 28 years in various functions and regions.
Almeida's appointment comes as Claus Petschick, the former Head of Sustainability, retires after over 30 years at Continental. Under Petschick's leadership, Continental's sustainability strategy was realigned and advanced, positioning the company as a leader in sustainable and responsible business.
Continental Tires' sustainability strategy covers all phases of a tire's value chain, from responsible sourcing of raw materials to recycling end-of-life tires. The company aims to become the most progressive tire manufacturer by 2030, pursuing ambitious goals in climate change mitigation, low-emission transportation, the circular economy, and responsible supply chains.
In his new role, Almeida will build on this strong foundation, consistently developing and implementing Continental's sustainability strategy. He reports directly to Christian Kötz, Head of the Tires Group Sector and member of the Executive Board of Continental AG.
"We want to become the most progressive tyre manufacturer in terms of environmental and social responsibility, Jorge Almeida, will ensure the global implementation of our sustainability strategy. He can build on a broad foundation and the strong support of our highly motivated Tires team. I wish him all the best and every success in his new role.”
