Goodyear, Local Motors Join Forces On Autonomous Shuttles
Company earns exclusive tire fitment on Local Motors ‘Olli’ vehicle.
Goodyear Reports 4th Quarter, Full-Year 2018 Results
Goodyear’s fourth quarter 2018 sales were $3.9 billion, down 5 percent from $4.1 billion a year ago, driven by unfavorable currency translation and lower volume, the company said. These effects were partially offset by improvements in price/mix.
Goodyear To Sell Commercial Tires Direct To Customers Online
On the heels of a successful online retail program for its consumer tire lines, Goodyear is expanding its e-commerce program to include its commercial products, scheduled to launch as a pilot program in the second quarter of 2019, with full availability in the third quarter of 2019.
Goodyear Names New Human Resources Leadership
Gary VanderLind began his Goodyear career in the company’s retail stores in 1985, during which time he managed multiple company-owned outlets for the company. He then advanced through various Human Resources roles in North America, EMEA and the Americas, as well as corporate and functional roles.
Goodyear Renews Multiyear Agreement As Cotton Bowl Title Sponsor
To celebrate the sponsorship renewal, Goodyear and the Cotton Bowl continued their tradition of creating life-sized sculptures of the mascots of the competing teams – made out of tires.
Goodyear To Expand Capacity At Its Slovenian Manufacturing Facility
The company expects to create about 160 new positions in Sava, mainly in the production area.
Goodyear Names Two Executives To Senior Leadership Roles
Jon Bellissimo, vice president, Americas Product Development and head of Goodyear Chemical, will become senior vice president, Global Operations & Technology. Laura Duda, vice president, Americas Communications, will become senior vice president, Global Communications and chief communications officer.
Goodyear Reports 3rd Quarter 2018 Results
Goodyear reported net income of $351 million versus $129 million in the prior year.
Goodyear Introduces ‘Roll,’ A New Tire Shopping And Installation Experience For Consumers
Shopping preferences have changed with consumers favoring convenience, efficiency and an ability to shop interchangeably online and in-store, and Roll by Goodyear was designed with these needs in mind, Goodyear said in a press release.
Goodyear Names Darren Wells Chief Financial Officer
Wells, 52, returns to the company he joined in 2002 as vice president and treasurer. He progressed through a series of finance leadership roles and served as executive vice president and CFO for five years, from 2008-2013.
