Authors

Since 2015, Richard has worked as a correspondent for all of the titles across the Valebridge Publications Ltd Group namely: Retreading Business, Tyre & Rubber Recycling, Commercial Tyre Business, The Tyreman and Truck and Bus News. He also manages our media agency, Valebridge Media Services from our Madrid office.

Ewan has been an editor of Retreading Business since 2006 and of Tyre & Rubber Recycling since the magazine was founded. During this period he has become an expert on tyre recycling. He has many years’ experience with time at Tyres & Accessories.

Mary is the Editor of The Tyreman and Truck & Bus News, with more than 20 years of experience in the industry. Prior to her current position, she was a sub-editor of Business World (1991-95). In July 1995, she joined The Tyreman.

Daniel is the latest addition to our editorial team. Based in Chile, Daniel is responsible for covering the South American market. As the General Manager of the Chilean Retreaders Association, ARNEC, he is an expert in the retreading industry and the Circular Economy.

John Stone has worked in the international tyre media industry for the past 25 years as a journalist and editor of various publications. In 2004 he formed Sapphire Media Services as a Business Media Consultancy and currently works with several exclusive clients handling their PR and promotional activities in various countries.

Rafik Kozman has recently returned as a correspondent for our magazines after a gap of around 15years. Rafik is a native of Egypt and has many years of experience in the North African and Middle Eastern retreading and tyre recycling markets.

Satnam has been writing for Retreading Business since 2001 as a freelance correspondent. Based in New Delhi, India, he is associated with almost a dozen trade journals covering the automobile and allied industries. For Retreading Business he is responsible for covering South Asia, the Middle East and Africa, as well as occasionally covering stories from South East Asia.

Valentine is responsible for covering the retreading industry on the African continent. Based in Lagos, he is a Nigerian journalist who has covered a wide range of topics from politics to global health for international publications. He studied Journalism at the Nigerian Institute of Journalism, Lagos, Nigeria.

Adrian was part of the editorial team for Retreading Business between 2020 and 2021 and is no longer part of the group.

Charlotte was part of the editorial team for Retreading Business between 2020 and 2021 and is no longer part of the group.

Naida is an LLB and a content editor who has been on the team since 2024. Before becoming part of the Commercial Tyre Business, she gained experience in SEO and content editing while working for various marketing agencies and organisations.

Michael joined our editorial at the start of 2024 and is currently the Editor of Retreading Business. Based in Malaysia he was previously the marketing manager for Malaysian retreader Kit Loong.