United States. Continental's ContiTech sector announced the appointment of Jim Hill as Vice President of Distribution for its Industrial Solutions Americas (IAM) business unit, as part of its strategy to strengthen its presence and performance in the continent.
Hill, who previously served as IAM's Vice President of Marketing and Strategy, will be responsible for leading distribution strategy in the Americas, with a focus on strengthening and expanding the network, as well as buildingrelationships with customers and distributor partners.
"Jim's extensive industry experience and proven leadership make him the ideal person to lead our distribution strategy in the Americas," said Andreas Gerstenberger, CEO of ContiTech USA and director of the Industrial Solutions Americas business area. "His deep understanding of our markets and customers will be critical as we continue to strengthen our distribution network."
Hill joined ContiTech in 2015. Prior to that, he held management positions at The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company and later senior executive positions at Goodyear Engineered Products, which later became Veyance Technologies and is now part of ContiTech. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from the University of Kentucky.
Founded in 1871, Continental is one of the world's leading tire manufacturers and industrial specialists. In 2024, it recorded sales of 39,700 million euros and has approximately 95,000 employees in 54 countries and markets.
ContiTech, meanwhile, is one of the global leaders in industrial and service solutions, offering connected, environmentally friendly, safe and efficient technologies for off-road, rail, road, air and underground applications, as well as for industrial environments and sectors such as food and furniture. The division employs nearly 39,000 people in more than 40 countries and achieved sales of approximately €6.4 billion in 2024, with key operations in Asia, Europe and the Americas.
