GOODYEAR NAMES DAVID ANCKAERT CHIEF OF PRODUCT STRATEGY AND PLANNING

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Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT) has appointed David Anckaert as Chief of Product Strategy and Planning, effective immediately. Anckaert, who will report to CEO Mark Stewart, will be responsible for leading the company's global product roadmap and lifecycle planning.

With over 23 years at Goodyear since joining in 2000, Anckaert brings extensive experience from various roles in R&D, sales, and marketing. His most recent position was vice president of the Europe, Middle East and Africa Consumer business, following roles as vice president of Commercial Europe and vice president of Consumer Replacement Europe.

In his new role, Anckaert will focus on leveraging data-driven market insights to identify opportunities, drive innovation, and develop Goodyear's global product portfolio.

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• Strategic appointment of experienced internal candidate with 23+ years at company
• Consolidation of global product strategy under unified leadership

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AKRON, Ohio, Feb. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT) today announced that David Anckaert has been named Chief of Product Strategy and Planning, reporting to Chief Executive Officer and President Mark Stewart, effective immediately.

"David is a natural fit to lead the development of Goodyear's global product, services and solutions portfolio to maximize our end-to-end customer value proposition," said Stewart. "I am confident that David's leadership and our talented product teams around the world will enable a globally connected approach that will provide vitality in the marketplace and fill white space with Goodyear's industry-leading products."

Anckaert joined Goodyear in 2000 and has held a succession of positions in R&D, sales and marketing. In 2018, he was named vice president, Commercial Europe, and after that, served as vice president, Consumer Replacement Europe. Most recently, Anckaert served as vice president of the Europe, Middle East and Africa Consumer business.

As Chief of Product Strategy and Planning, Anckaert will lead Goodyear's product roadmap and lifecycle planning, leveraging data-driven market insights to identify opportunities, drive innovation and develop a winning global product portfolio.

About The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company

Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 68,000 people and manufactures its products in 53 facilities in 20 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. 

CONTACT: 
DOUG GRASSIAN
330.796.3855
DOUG_GRASSIAN@GOODYEAR.COM    

 

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FAQ

Who is the new Chief of Product Strategy and Planning at Goodyear (GT)?

David Anckaert has been appointed as Goodyear's Chief of Product Strategy and Planning, reporting to CEO Mark Stewart, effective immediately.

What was David Anckaert's previous role at Goodyear (GT)?

Prior to his new appointment, Anckaert served as vice president of the Europe, Middle East and Africa Consumer business at Goodyear.

What will be David Anckaert's responsibilities in his new role at Goodyear (GT)?

Anckaert will lead Goodyear's product roadmap and lifecycle planning, using data-driven market insights to identify opportunities, drive innovation, and develop the global product portfolio.

How long has David Anckaert been with Goodyear (GT)?

David Anckaert joined Goodyear in 2000, accumulating over 23 years of experience in various roles including R&D, sales, and marketing.