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Prashanth Mahendra-Rajah Elected To Goodyear Board

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Thursday, June 17, 2021
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AKRON, Ohio, June 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Prashanth Mahendra-Rajah, senior vice president, finance and chief financial officer of Analog Devices, Inc., has been elected to the board of directors of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT).

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  • AKRON, Ohio, June 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Prashanth Mahendra-Rajah, senior vice president, finance and chief financial officer of Analog Devices, Inc., has been elected to the board of directors of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT).
  • "We are pleased to welcome Prashanth Mahendra-Rajah to the Goodyear Board of Directors," said Goodyear chairman, chief executive officer and president Richard J. Kramer.
  • Among his accomplishments as a senior executive, Prashanth has helped position global companies for transformative growth following mergers and acquisitions.
  • His extensive background in technology industries combined with a general-manager mindset will be extremely valuable to Goodyear and its shareholders as the company focuses on future mobility."

Goodyear Names Chris Helsel SVP, Global Operations And Chief Technology Officer

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Thursday, February 25, 2021
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AKRON, Ohio, Feb. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT) today announced that Christopher P. Helsel has been named senior vice president, global operations and chief technology officer.

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  • AKRON, Ohio, Feb. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT) today announced that Christopher P. Helsel has been named senior vice president, global operations and chief technology officer.
  • Helsel is currently senior vice president and chief technology officer, a role he has held since 2018.
  • "Chris Helsel's broad range of experiences leading product innovation, technology and product industrialization make him ideal to lead Goodyear's Global Operations and Technology organization," said Richard J. Kramer, chairman, CEO and president.
  • As chief technology officer, Helsel led Goodyear's technology and innovation development, especially in the growing area of new mobility.

Goodyear to Advance Future Mobility with Launch of New Venture Capital Fund

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Wednesday, January 8, 2020
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LAS VEGAS, Jan. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Today at the 2020 Consumer Electronics Show, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT) announced a new venture capital fund, Goodyear Ventures, with $100 million targeted for new investments in future mobility solutions over the next 10 years.

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  • LAS VEGAS, Jan. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Today at the 2020 Consumer Electronics Show, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT) announced a new venture capital fund, Goodyear Ventures, with $100 million targeted for new investments in future mobility solutions over the next 10 years.
  • Goodyear's Chairman, CEO and President Richard J. Kramer said, "Goodyear is a technology-driven mobility company that seeks out and partners with other mobility thought leaders ranging from small startups to proven business models.
  • Goodyear Ventures will take this effort to the next level to engage and shape how people move in the future."
  • Goodyear Ventures will focus on eight themes shaping mobility:

Hera Kitwan Siu Elected to Goodyear Board

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Monday, December 9, 2019
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AKRON, Ohio, Dec. 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Hera Kitwan Siu, chief executive officer, Greater China, for Cisco Systems, Inc., has been elected to the board of directors of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT).

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  • AKRON, Ohio, Dec. 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Hera Kitwan Siu, chief executive officer, Greater China, for Cisco Systems, Inc., has been elected to the board of directors of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT).
  • "We are pleased to welcome Hera Siu to the Goodyear Board of Directors," said Goodyear Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President Richard J. Kramer.
  • "Hera is a dynamic and transformative leader who has spent her career breaking new ground, launching innovative go-to-market strategies and growing companies.
  • She is a member of the board of directors for The Learning Lab and the Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute.

Thomas Williams Elected to Goodyear Board

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Thursday, February 28, 2019
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AKRON, Ohio, Feb. 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Thomas L. Williams, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Parker-Hannifin Corporation, has been elected to the board of directors of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT).

Key Points: 
  • AKRON, Ohio, Feb. 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Thomas L. Williams, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Parker-Hannifin Corporation, has been elected to the board of directors of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT).
  • "We are pleased to welcome Tom to the Goodyear Board of Directors," said Goodyear Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President Richard J. Kramer.
  • Tom's extensive knowledge of manufacturing, distribution, logistics and innovation, along with a track record of focusing on safety and sustainability, will be a tremendous asset to our board.
  • Williams earned his bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Bucknell University and his MBA from Xavier University.

Goodyear Names Darren R. Wells Chief Financial Officer

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Thursday, September 20, 2018
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AKRON, Ohio, Sept. 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT)today announced that Darren R. Wells has been named Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective Sept. 20, 2018.

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  • AKRON, Ohio, Sept. 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT)today announced that Darren R. Wells has been named Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective Sept. 20, 2018.
  • 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 chief financial officer for five years from 2008-2013.
  • "We are pleased to welcome Darren back to Goodyear," said Richard J. Kramer, Goodyear's chairman, chief executive officer and president.

Goodyear to Present at Morgan Stanley Investor Conference

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Thursday, September 6, 2018
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AKRON, Ohio, Sept. 6, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT)today said it will webcast its presentation at the 2018 Morgan Stanley Laguna Conference in California on Sept. 14, 2018.

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  • AKRON, Ohio, Sept. 6, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT)today said it will webcast its presentation at the 2018 Morgan Stanley Laguna Conference in California on Sept. 14, 2018.
  • Richard J. Kramer, chairman, chief executive officer and president, will provide a business overview.
  • A live, audio-only webcast of the presentation will be available at 11:45 a.m. EDT (8:45 a.m. PDT) on the company's investor relations website: http://investor.goodyear.com .
  • For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to www.goodyear.com/corporate .

Goodyear Announces Retirement of Chief Financial Officer

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Monday, June 18, 2018
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Thompson joined Goodyear in 1983 and served in a wide range of key finance and business roles of increasing responsibility culminating in her appointment as executive vice president and chief financial officer in 2013.

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  • Thompson joined Goodyear in 1983 and served in a wide range of key finance and business roles of increasing responsibility culminating in her appointment as executive vice president and chief financial officer in 2013.
  • Prior to that, she played a key role in the turnaround of Goodyear's North America business as vice president of finance.
  • "We extend our sincere gratitude to Laura for the outstanding leadership she has provided throughout her career," said Richard J. Kramer, chairman, chief executive officer and president.
  • Laura has left an indelible mark on our company and everyone she has worked with in her time at Goodyear."