Richard Smallwood Archives - Tire Review Magazine
Executive Interview with Richard Smallwood, President and CEO Sumitomo Rubber North America

Smallwood shares his view on Falken’s recent price increases, the growth of the light truck segment and the brand’s relationship with ATD.

Going Driverless The Challenges Facing the Acceptance of AVs

Every single day of the year millions of Americans climb into vehicles we know nothing about, driven by people we have never met, and we voluntarily pay for that experience.

Smallwood Named Sumitomo Executive Officer

Sumitomo Rubber North America’s President and CEO Richard Smallwood has been appointed to executive officer of Sumitomo Rubber Industries. Smallwood will continue to serve as president and CEO of Sumitomo Rubber North America, a position he has held since April 2011. The board of directors will officially approve Smallwood’s appointment at its meeting on March