Omni United has appointed Dr Mika Lahtinen as associate vice president of raw materials and compounding, to strengthen the company’s technical capabilities and innovation roadmap for its Radar Tyres brand.
Dr Lahtinen has more than 20 years of experience in tire material innovation, with deep expertise in developing advanced rubber compounds and raw material technologies. In his new role, he will lead Omni United’s raw materials strategy and compound development, enabling a more scientific and integrated approach to materials development, research and rubber compounding across the Radar Tyres portfolio. The company said his expertise will play a key role in advancing compound technology to enhance tire performance, durability and safety.
Before joining Omni United, Dr Lahtinen held senior roles in global tire and materials companies. He previously led material development at Nokian Tyres and spearheaded global technology development for tire oils at Nynas, working across Europe and Asia. He holds a PhD in polymer materials technology.
Commenting on the appointment, G S Sareen, president and CEO of Omni United, said, “As we build the Radar brand with premium performance and attributes, it is now time we further strengthen our capabilities on the materials development and rubber compounding side as well. We have established a global multinational manufacturing footprint and a strong design and R&D capability, and with Dr Lahtinen joining us, we are now accelerating our laboratory and materials science capabilities. We are confident that Dr Lahtinen will lead the development of a strong team of scientists who will further propel the brand and help solidify our promise of premium accessibility, which is delivering premium performance to customers at an accessible cost.”
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