AKRON, Ohio, April 23, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Goodyear
Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT) today announced that
David E. Phillips, associate general
counsel, Americas, will become senior vice president and General
Counsel, effective June 4, 2019.
The change reflects the upcoming departure of David L. Bialosky, senior vice president,
general counsel and secretary, who is retiring from Goodyear after
a decade of service. Bialosky will remain with the company as an
officer through his retirement date of Sept.
30 to assist with the transition.
Phillips joined Goodyear in 2011 as senior legal counsel, Real
Estate and Finance, and later advanced to his current role, where
he oversaw the legal affairs of the Americas business unit,
including leading the staff of attorneys and paralegals who support
it. Phillips has served in a leadership role on numerous key
initiatives for the company, including launching TireHub, its
distribution joint venture.
Chairman, CEO and President Richard J.
Kramer said, "I want to thank Dave
Bialosky for his counsel and partnership over the past
decade. He leaves an enduring legacy at Goodyear, reflected in the
caliber of his team and the strong leadership we have in place for
the future. I am very confident in Dave
Phillips' ability to lead Goodyear's Law Department,
expanding on the world class law organization Dave Bialosky established. He is a collaborative
leader who understands our business, with the proven ability to
develop effective solutions to both opportunities and challenges,"
said Kramer.
Additionally, the company announced that Dan Young, senior legal counsel and assistant
secretary, will become secretary and associate general counsel.
Young joined Goodyear in 2007 and since then has provided legal
counsel on securities law, finance, corporate governance and
executive compensation matters, as well as support for the Board of
Directors.
"I have worked with Dan Young for
many years and seen the value that he brings to Goodyear, time and
time again. His appointment to secretary is a welcome addition that
will enable him to make even greater contributions to Goodyear's
success," said Kramer.
Phillips will report to Kramer; Young will report to
Phillips.
About The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
Goodyear
is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about
64,000 people and manufactures its products in 47 facilities in 21
countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in
Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg,
Luxembourg, strive to develop
state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and
performance standard for the industry. For more information about
Goodyear and its products, go to www.goodyear.com/corporate.
View original content to download
multimedia:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/goodyear-names-new-general-counsel-secretary-300836205.html
SOURCE The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company