Goodyear has elected Thomas Williams, chairman and CEO of Parker-Hannifin, to its board.
“We are pleased to welcome Tom to the Goodyear Board of Directors,” said Goodyear chairman, CEO and president, Richard Kramer. “He is a proven chief executive with more than 30 years of international operations experience and particular expertise on complex and cyclical businesses.
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“Tom’s extensive knowledge of manufacturing, distribution, logistics and innovation, along with a track record of focussing on safety and sustainability, will be a tremendous asset to our board.”
Williams has served as CEO of Parker-Hannifin, manufacturer of motion and control technologies and systems, since February, 2015 and as chairman of Parker since January 2016.
Prior to joining Parker-Hannifin, Williams was employed by General Electric Company for 22 years, where he held various executive operating positions for four different GE business groups: Capital, Aviation, Lighting and Transportation.
He is a member of the board for the Make-a-Wish Foundation and a member of the Business Roundtable and The Business Council.
