Stephen R. McClellan is the new president of Goodyear's
North American tire division.
McClellan succeeds Curt Andersson, who is leaving the
company. McClellan will remain responsible for the unit’s
consumer tire operations until a replacement is named.
“Steve brings strong leadership and a proven track record
of delivering results,” says Richard J. Kramer, chairman,
president and CEO.
“Steve’s career of more than 20 years at Goodyear has
included progressively larger leadership positions within
North American Tire. His success in running the North
American consumer and commercial tire businesses and his
strong relationships with customers make him a natural
successor to the role,” he adds.
“Performance in the first half of 2011 demonstrates
strong momentum in our North American business,” says
Kramer. “Under Steve’s leadership, we will continue to
drive results over coming quarters and stay on the path
toward our targeted $450 million of segment operating
income in 2013.”
Kramer salutes Andersson’s contributions to the firm’s
success. “During Curt’s tenure, we have continued our
progress toward returning North American Tire to
sustainable profitability. We appreciate his efforts and
thank him for his work at Goodyear.”
McClellan, 45, has spent his entire career at Goodyear
since joining the company in 1988. Most of his experience
has been in a variety of management roles within the
consumer tire division, including finance, sales and
distribution.
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In December 2001, he moved into the commercial tire
business, serving as president of Wingfoot Commercial
Tire Systems, the company’s national network of
commercial tire sales, retreading and service.
McClellan was promoted to vice president of Commercial
Tire Systems in September 2003. He has been the president
of Goodyear’s North American consumer tire business since
August 2008.
McClellan earned his Bachelor of Science degree in
accounting from the University of Akron in 1987.
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