Faiez Pisal is the new CEO of Michelin for Mexico and Central America.

Michelin announced that Faiez Pisal is its new president and CEO for Mexico and Central America.

The new director, who holds a bachelor's degree in actuarial science from Penn State University, joined the company in 2017 and was appointed general manager of Michelin Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, and Myanmar in 2022, according to a statement.

Michelin highlighted that Mexico and Central America are a strategic region for the group, as León is home to the company's most modern plant worldwide and Querétaro is home to the Corporate Services Center, which supports the entire continent, including the US, Canada, and European countries.

The previous regional head, Matthieu Aubron, will move to Canada, where he will take over as Director of the Urban Transportation Line for North America. This transition ensures the retention of key talent within the group and maintains the continuity of regional projects.

“With these moves, Michelin reaffirms its commitment to innovation, productive investment, and the development of local talent in Mexico and Central America,” he said.

In June, Michelin announced the closure of its first plant in Mexico (Querétaro) by the end of 2025, due to the obsolescence of the facility in meeting the changes in the passenger car and light truck tire market.