Wednesday 3 August 2011

GOODYEAR LEADERS

 

David E. Hill 1898-1899, President
Raymond C. Penfield1899-1903, President
Lucius C. Miles1903-1906, President
Frank A. Seiberling1906-1921, President
Edward G. Wilmer1921-1923, President
1923-1930, Chairman, Board of Directors
George M. Stadelman1923-1926, President
Paul W. Litchfield 1926-1940, President
1930-1956, Chief Executive Officer
1930-1958, Chairman, Board of Directors
Edwin J. Thomas1940-1958, President
1956-1964, Chief Executive Officer
1958-1964, Chairman, Board of Directors
Russell DeYoung1958-1964, President
1964-1974, Chief Executive Officer
1964-1974, Chairman, Board of Directors
Victor Holt Jr.1964-1972, President
Charles J. Pilliod1972-1974, President
1974-1982, Chief Executive Officer
1974-1983, Chairman, Board of Directors
John H. Gerstenmaier1974-1978, President
Robert E. Mercer1978-1983, President
1982-1988, Chief Executive Officer
1983-1989, Chairman, Board of Directors
Tom H. Barrett 1983-1991, President
1989-1991, Chief Executive Officer
1989-1991, Chairman, Board of Directors
Hoyt M. Wells1991-1995, President
Stanley C. Gault 1991-1995, Chief Executive Officer
1991-1996, Chairman, Board of Directors
Samir G. Gibara 1995-2000, President
1996-2003, Chief Executive Officer
1996-2003, Chairman, Board of Directors
Robert J. Keegan 2003-2010, President
2003-2010, Chief Executive Officer
2003-2010, Chairman, Board of Directors
Richard J. Kramer 2010-present, President
2010-present, Chief Executive Officer
2010-Present, Chairman, Board of Directors

 

 

Corporate Social Responsibility

Goodyear's commitment to our communities is a vital part of our corporate initiative. It is the company's goal to promote healthy, high functioning communities in locations where our major plants and offices reside. Our continuing quest is to be a socially aware and responsive global citizen wherever we operate or do business.
As a corporate citizen, Goodyear participates in organizations that seek to provide opportunities for civic, economic, and educational growth, and social and physical health. Participation takes various forms and includes philanthropic initiatives, such as gifts, grants, sponsorships, in-kind donations, and volunteerism.
Individually, Goodyear associates fill key roles in civic, educational, governmental and community organizations. Volunteer efforts are growing to meet the increasing need for community support in the locations where we work around the world.





Diversity and Inclusion

Goodyear embraces diversity throughout the organization -- from its world headquarters in Akron, Ohio, to all its facilities and markets around the globe. We value differences because they make good business sense for a global company such as Goodyear. Diversity allows us to:
  • Respond to change much quicker than our competitors;
  • Employ a strategic advantage to successfully conduct business in multi-cultural marketplaces globally;
  • Recruit and retain the best talent from a variety of backgrounds; and,
  • Deliver innovative and creative solutions to our clients.

DIVERSITY -- IT'S GOOD BUSINESS

DiversityDiversity makes good business sense for a global company such as Goodyear that is committed to continued growth and maintaining its position as the world's tire industry leader. Goodyear has embraced diversity throughout the organization -- from its world headquarters in Akron, Ohio, to all its facilities and markets around the globe.
As the workplace and technology bring associates together in pursuit of common objectives, personal bonds are created beyond whatever racial, ethnic or cultural differences exist in society. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the strategic advantage to successfully conduct business in multi-cultural marketplaces globally, and Goodyear's diverse mindset has enabled it to respond to change much quicker than its competitors.