Cooper taps former Ford executive as VP and CFO

ERJ staff report (TB)

Findlay, Ohio - Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. has named Brad Hughes, former global product development controller for Ford Motor Co., as its vice president and chief financial officer, succeeding Phil Weaver, who plans to retire at year-end.

Mr. Hughes, who has been a Ford employee since 1986, has held roles as finance director for Ford's South American Operations unit in Sao Paulo, Brazil; director of European business strategy and implementation in Cologne, Germany; European manufacturing controller in Cologne; and other corporate finance and treasury positions.

Prior to joining Ford, Mr. Hughes worked for Detroit-based Fruehauf Finance Corp.

“Brad Hughes is a solid, seasoned financial executive with broad exposure in several financial disciplines and a wealth of international experience,” said Roy Armes, chairman, president and CEO for Cooper. “…Brad's global business development experience, coupled with his astute analytical abilities and financial insights, make him an excellent fit for Cooper as we expand the company's global presence and work to enhance our already strong financial position.”

Mr. Weaver has served Cooper 19 years and has been CFO since 1999.

From Tire Business (A Crain publication)