Edouard Michelin, Michelin's CEO, was killed today in a boating accident. Michelin was only 43 years old. On Friday evening Michelin confirmed the news with a statement.
Edouard Michelin became Michelin's CEO seven years ago. He was involved in Formula One, especially when the FIA announced it was interested in a sole tyre supplier.
Edouard Michelin was grandson of Michelin's founder and was killed in a boat accident near the Western French coast