Goodyear Names Managing Director, Americas & Chief Sales Officer, Americas Consumer
Goodyear (NASDAQ: GT) named David Cichocki as Managing Director, Americas and Chief Sales Officer, Americas Consumer, effective Jan. 19, 2026, reporting to CEO Mark Stewart.
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Goodyear (NASDAQ: GT) named David Cichocki as Managing Director, Americas and Chief Sales Officer, Americas Consumer, effective Jan. 19, 2026, reporting to CEO Mark Stewart. Cichocki will lead the Americas consumer sales organization and oversee regional governance to align with Goodyear's global strategy, strengthen sales execution, accelerate profitable growth and drive operational and financial performance across the Americas.
Cichocki brings more than 30 years of commercial leadership and most recently led Whirlpool's $10B+ North America consumer business as senior vice president, U.S. Sales.
Positive
- Appointment effective Jan. 19, 2026
- 30+ years of commercial leadership experience
- Led Whirlpool's $10B+ North America consumer business
- Mandate to strengthen sales execution and accelerate profitable growth
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- None.
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News Market Reaction – GT
On Jan 16, the first trading day after this news, GT closed 2.47% below the previous close.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus for the Jan 16 session.
Key Figures
- Effective date
- Jan. 19, 2026
- Start date for Managing Director & CSO, Americas Consumer role
- Business scale led
- $10B+
- Size of Whirlpool North America consumer business previously led
Historical Context
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Launch of 42nd annual Highway Hero Award recognition program.
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Annual Toys for Tots events with U.S. Marine Corps Reserve.
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Financing supporting sale of Goodyear Chemical business.
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Launch of MT Classic Forged wheels under Mickey Thompson brand.
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Introduction of Street Comp GHT high-performance summer tire.
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As Chief Sales Officer, Americas Consumer, Cichocki will lead Goodyear's Americas Consumer business, with a clear mandate to strengthen sales execution, accelerate profitable growth and advance Goodyear's shared global objectives. With the additional responsibility of Managing Director,
CEO and President Mark Stewart said, "Throughout his career, David has built high-performing teams and delivered strong, sustainable results through customer-centric, brand-driven strategies. His experience leading large organizations through transformation—including simplifying portfolios, modernizing go-to-market models and designing sales strategies for profitable growth—closely aligns with the changes we are making at Goodyear to drive long-term success for our company and our customers."
Cichocki brings more than 30 years of commercial leadership experience across industrial and consumer goods with some of the world's most respected brands. Most recently, he served as senior vice president,
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 51 facilities in 19 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron,
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doug_grassian@goodyear.com
Cell: 407.376.9429
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