Tire manufacturer OTR adds to staff

OTR Engineered Solutions (OTR) has named Ben Brown as its new Global VP Sales & Marketing OEM. He will be a part of OTR’s executive team, reporting directly to President and CEO, Tom Rizzi, and will develop the company’s strategic OEM partnerships.

In his new position, Brown will be responsible for growing the company’s OEM business globally across various markets, including, lawn and garden, powersports, agriculture, and forestry, among others. To achieve this goal, he will leverage OTR’s 32 facilities worldwide, and build brand recognition through the execution of a detailed marketing plan.

Brown’s extensive experience includes senior leadership and executive positions in the automotive and commercial vehicle industry. His accomplishments include growing revenue, driving new business, and successfully managing teams for his past employers, among other responsibilities.

“Our OEM partners are extremely important to OTR, and Ben is a great fit to help grow this area of our business,” says Rizzi. “We’re proud of the unmatched value we offer OEMs through custom engineering, global distribution, subassembly, and many other services. We’re excited for Ben to enhance this offering to our customers and to help drive OTR’s purpose of making our customers’ lives easier.”

OTR Engineered Solutions is a market-leading global enterprise specializing in off-the-road tire, wheel, and track solutions for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and aftermarkets.

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