RYAN WALDRON TO LEAD GOODYEAR'S NORTH AMERICA CONSUMER BUSINESS

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The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT) announced Ryan Waldron as the new president of its North America Consumer business on April 13, 2023. Previously serving as vice president of Goodyear Global Off-Highway, Waldron has played a vital role in crafting effective go-to-market strategies and managing challenges during the pandemic. His leadership in the aviation, OTR, and chemical sectors contributed to sustained earnings growth for Goodyear. Steve McClellan, president of Goodyear Americas, expressed confidence in Waldron's ability to enhance the consumer business and seize new growth opportunities. A successor for Waldron's former role in Global Off-Highway is expected to be announced later.

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• Ryan Waldron's appointment is expected to enhance Goodyear's North America Consumer business.
• Waldron has a proven track record in managing teams and driving growth during challenges.

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AKRON, Ohio, April 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT) today announced a new leader of its North America Consumer business. Ryan Waldron, formerly vice president, Goodyear Global Off-Highway, will assume the role of president, Goodyear North America Consumer.

Waldron has been a key architect in the development of many of Goodyear's go-to-market strategies. As the leader of Goodyear's Global Off-Highway business, Waldron led the aviation, OTR and chemical teams through the extraordinary challenges of the pandemic while driving sustained earnings growth.

"I have every confidence that Ryan will elevate our team and unlock the full potential of our consumer business," Steve McClellan, president, Goodyear Americas. "He's known for bringing multidisciplinary teams together to identify new opportunities, create industry-leading transformation and capture growth."

Waldron's successor in Global Off-Highway will be named at a future date.

About The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company

Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 74,000 people and manufactures its products in 57 facilities in 23 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.

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FAQ

Who is the new leader of Goodyear's North America Consumer business?

Ryan Waldron has been appointed as the new president of Goodyear's North America Consumer business.

What role did Ryan Waldron hold before leading the North America Consumer business?

He was the vice president of Goodyear Global Off-Highway.

When was Ryan Waldron's appointment announced?

His appointment was announced on April 13, 2023.

What is Ryan Waldron's significance in Goodyear?

He has been instrumental in developing successful go-to-market strategies and managing business challenges during the pandemic.

Who commented on Ryan Waldron's leadership potential?

Steve McClellan, president of Goodyear Americas, expressed confidence in Waldron's capabilities.