Goodyear appoints new VP for global off-highway businesses

Akron, Ohio – Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. has named Ryan Waldron as vice president, global off-highway businesses, to lead the company’s global aviation and off-the-road (OTR) segments.

Waldron most recently served as VP for strategy and business development at Goodyear’s Americas, the company said in a 12 Sept statement.

In that role, said Goodyear, Waldron drove “a number of strategies that advanced Goodyear’s competitive position in the market.”

“Ryan has a deep understanding of our business, and… proven track record of capitalising on growth,” said Steve McClellan, president, Goodyear Americas.

Waldron joined Goodyear in 2003, and has led various businesses at the company, including North America supply chain & consumer, and global OTR and off-highway businesses.

“I am excited to return to off-highway and build on the knowledge and experiences I had there earlier in my career,” said Waldron.

Waldron will report to McClellan.