Jason J. Winkler Elected to Goodyear Board

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Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT) has elected Jason J. Winkler to its Board of Directors, effective May 15, 2025. Winkler, currently serving as executive vice president and CFO of Motorola Solutions, will join the board's Audit Committee and Committee on Corporate Responsibility and Compliance.

Winkler brings extensive global finance leadership experience from his 20+ year tenure at Motorola, where he has held various financial leadership positions in investor relations, global channel management, M&A, and product operations. In his current role, he oversees Motorola Solutions' financial strategy and leads finance, supply chain, and IT functions, contributing to significant transformation through growth, margin expansion, and balance sheet improvements.

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• Addition of experienced CFO with proven track record in margin expansion and balance sheet improvements
• Strategic appointment aligns with Goodyear Forward transformation plan objectives
• Brings extensive experience in global finance, M&A, and operational leadership

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• None.

AKRON, Ohio, May 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT) today announced the election of Jason J. Winkler, executive vice president and chief financial officer of Motorola Solutions, to its Board of Directors, effective May 15, 2025. Winkler will join the board's Audit Committee and Committee on Corporate Responsibility and Compliance.

"We are pleased to welcome Jason Winkler to Goodyear's Board of Directors," said Chairman of the Board Laurette T. Koellner. "His extensive global finance leadership experience will be an incredible asset as Goodyear continues to drive substantial company and shareholder value by delivering significant margin expansion, an optimized portfolio and reduced leverage under the Goodyear Forward transformation plan."

Since joining Motorola in 2001, Winkler has held numerous financial leadership positions across investor relations, global channel management, mergers and acquisitions, and product operations. He also led finance for the company's product and sales organization as senior vice president. In his current role, Winkler oversees Motorola Solutions' financial strategy and leads its finance, supply chain and information technology functions. He has helped drive significant transformation at the company with growth, margin expansion and balance sheet improvements that have contributed to strong shareholder returns. Prior to Motorola, he worked at Oracle and Hewitt Associates, now AON.

He holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from Valparaiso University and an MBA from the University of Chicago's Booth School of Business.

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 Jason Winkler and what is his role at Goodyear (NASDAQ: GT)?

Jason Winkler is the executive vice president and CFO of Motorola Solutions who was elected to Goodyear's Board of Directors effective May 15, 2025. He will serve on the Audit Committee and Committee on Corporate Responsibility and Compliance.

What experience does Jason Winkler bring to Goodyear's board?

Winkler brings over 20 years of experience at Motorola, with expertise in global finance leadership, investor relations, M&A, and product operations. He has successfully driven transformation through growth, margin expansion, and balance sheet improvements at Motorola Solutions.

How does Jason Winkler's appointment align with Goodyear's strategy?

Winkler's appointment aligns with Goodyear's Forward transformation plan, which focuses on delivering significant margin expansion, portfolio optimization, and reduced leverage to drive company and shareholder value.

What committees will Jason Winkler serve on Goodyear's board?

Jason Winkler will serve on two committees: the Audit Committee and the Committee on Corporate Responsibility and Compliance.