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Plymouth, Michigan, October 2, 2026 – As Dumarey Group continues its phase of growth and transformation, the company is taking further steps to strengthen its organizational foundation, ensuring the leadership, capabilities, and structure needed to successfully deliver its long-term vision. In this context, the Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Nicola Tonin as General Manager of Dumarey USA, effective October 1st, 2026.
Bringing more than 30 years of experience in the automotive and engineering industries, Nicola has held leadership roles at AKKODIS, MB-Technology and VM Motori, building a strong background in business leadership, engineering services, powertrain development, program management, and operational excellence. His extensive international experience will support Dumarey’s ambition to strengthen its presence and expand its activities across the North American market.
As General Manager, Nicola will provide overall business leadership for Dumarey USA, overseeing commercial growth, customer development, organizational effectiveness, and business performance. His appointment reflects Dumarey’s commitment to strengthening its leadership capacity in North America as the company continues to pursue new growth opportunities and expand its customer base.
Commenting on his appointment, Nicola Tonin said: “I’m excited to join Dumarey USA. I’m looking forward to work together with the Team in Plymouth and grow the business in North America”.
In parallel, Hugh Blaxill will lead the engineering organization as Engineering Director (USA), maintaining responsibility for engineering delivery, technical strategy, capability development, testing operations, and technical excellence across Dumarey USA. This structure reinforces Dumarey’s commitment to keeping engineering at the heart of its strategy while expanding leadership capacity to support future growth.
These appointments represent a significant step in Dumarey Group’s continued evolution, reinforcing its leadership presence in North America and supporting the company’s ambitions for sustainable growth and long-term value creation for customers and partners.