David Hickey brings more than 20 years of expertise in the Tyre (and Conveyor Belt) industries, managing domains of Commercial, Technical, Marketing, Project Management, Sustainability, Recycling, and Government relations for Michelin Group.
His experience reflects deep knowledge of product design and impact, manufacturing and performance, as well as customer operations and expectations. He is a forward-thinking leader in sustainable mobility.
A passionate advocate for Sustainability for more than 5 years, David has focused on reducing environmental impact through the Life Cycle Analysis approach, emphasizing Usage, Re-usage (such as Regroove & Repair) and Renew (such as Retreading), as well as End-of-Life phases, including Recycling, Resource Recovery, and reintegration of Renewable and/or Recycled materials to support highest order value circular economy and environmental outcomes.
His collaborative approach and strategic insights have earned trust across private and public sectors, driving industry evolution. David champions environmentally responsible opportunities, whether Open or Closed Loop, which align commercial realities with environmental stewardship, leveraging local and global technologies for high-value order outcomes.