Vittoria Group, the Italian bicycle tire manufacturer, hired Karim Pine as managing director for North America. Pine succeeds Glenn Lee, who now heads up its newly formed global accessories business unit, North America.

Lee spent two years in the role of managing director for North America.

Pine, an industry veteran with more than 20 years of experience, was, most recently, marketing director at R&A Cycles. His past experience also includes working at Dezenzo Consulting, BMC Switzerland, Cadence Cycling and Multi Sport, Cervelo Cycles, and 66°North.