Background
Klingmann, Horst was born on March 24, 1935 in Loerrach, Germany. Son of Julius and Olga (Hess) Klingmann.
Klingmann, Horst was born on March 24, 1935 in Loerrach, Germany. Son of Julius and Olga (Hess) Klingmann.
Diploma in Engineering, University Karlsruhe, Germany, 1962.
Product applications engineer, Michelin Tire Corporation, France, 1965-1966; director product engineering, Michelin Tire Corporation, Germany, 1967-1970; director product engineering North America and Canada, Michelin Tire Corporation, New York City, 1970-1985; general manager sales North America, Michelin Tire Corporation, Greenville, North Carolina, 1985-1990; executive vice president, Michelin Tire Corporation, Greenville, since 1990; general manager, Michelin Automotive Industry Division, Troy, Michigan, since 1990.
Member Society Automotive Engineers, Verband Deutsches Ingenieure.
Married Helmtraud Annemarie Petersen, July 10, 1963. Children: Ralph G., Achim.