David Shaw, who has 30 years' experience within the global tire industry, is the owner and chief executive of Tire Industry Research (TIRes).

The company publishes a weekly newsletter on the tire industry in China as well as monthly reports on the global tire industry. It is also a publisher of market research reports, specialising in areas including the tire industry in China and strategies for sustainability.

David also manages the business-strategy sessions at the TTE conference – the annual international tire industry meeting in Hanover, Germany.

He regularly advises chief executives and corporate strategists on the future development of the global tire industry, and presents at conferences and events in Asia, the Americas and Europe.