Paul Hembery

Paul Hembery in 2011

Paul Hembery (born 21 March 1966 in Yeovil, England)[1] is the current Motorsport Director of Pirelli. He was first employed in the tyre industry in research and development, later becoming involved in commercial work. Hembery has also worked as a CEO of Pirelli Asia Pacific and has become involved in the World Rally Championship and Formula One racing series.

Biography

Hembery was born in Yeovil. His first job was working in the tyre industry for 20 years, working in research and development and later working in a commercial role.[2] He was first employed by Pirelli in 1992. Hembery has worked as the CEO of Pirelli Asia Pacific[3] and currently works in the supply of controlling tyres in the World Rally Championship since 2008 and has also become involved in Pirelli's operation in Formula One since the company supplied tyres to F1 teams at the start of the 2011 season.[4]

Personal life

Hembery maintains residences in Milan and Cheltenham and is a fan of English football club Bristol City and Italian football club Inter Milan.[4][5]

References

  1. ↑ "Biography Paul Hembery – Pirelli Motorsport Director". pirelli.com. Pirelli. Retrieved 21 March 2015.
  2. ↑ "Global Competitiveness Forum: Paul Hembery". Global Competitiveness Forum. Retrieved 23 March 2013.
  3. ↑ Humphreys, Dave (22 July 2011). "Interview with Paul Hembery, Pirelli F1 Motorsport Director". beepbeep.ie. Retrieved 23 March 2013.
  4. 1 2 "Paul Hembery". F1 Pulse. 25 March 2011. Retrieved 23 March 2013.
  5. ↑ "Paul Hembery Interview". literalf1. Retrieved 23 March 2013.
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