TireHub Adds Positions to Leadership Team

TireHub, Goodyear and Bridgestone’s tire distribution arm, has added executives to its leadership team.

Peter Gibbons, who is CEO of the company, will be joined by the following tire industry veterans in leading TireHub:

Scott King, chief financial officer: King joins TireHub with more than 30 years of experience in key leadership roles at global companies. He most recently served as senior vice president of strategy and business development for The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company. He formerly served as vice president of finance for Goodyear’s Engineered Products Division and led the transition of the business as it was sold to The Carlyle Group. He served as CFO for the spin-off company, Veyance Technologies. King also previously held positions with FTI Consulting, a financial advisory firm and PricewaterhouseCoopers.
David DeBord, senior legal counsel: DeBord joins TireHub with more than 15 years of experience in the legal profession. He most recently served as senior legal counsel for The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company where he led the North American Consumer division in general corporate matters and supported the Americas subsidiary on antitrust/competition matters. He worked in several legal roles at Goodyear for more than six years. Prior to joining Goodyear, he spent nine years as an antitrust associate with Jones Day, where he focused on litigation and business counseling.
Chris Smith, vice president of human resources: Smith joins TireHub with more than 20 years of experience in key leadership roles and human resources. He most recently served as director of HR for Goodyear’s company-owned outlets. During his time at Goodyear, Smith served in various Human Resources roles for Goodyear subsidiaries including Wingfoot Commercial Tire Systems, LLC and Off-Highway PBU. He also formerly served as director of human resources for Delta Faucet Company.
Ned Aguilar, vice president of sales and marketing: Aguilar brings more than 40 years of industry experience. As part of the executive management team at Hibdon Tire Center in Oklahoma City, he supported the sales operation and company expansion helping the business be recognized as one of the highest performing independent dealers in the country. Hibdon Tire Centers were sold to Morgan Tire & Auto, Inc. (MTA) in 1998, and Aguilar became VP of sales and marketing for MTA/Tires Plus. Bridgestone acquired Morgan Tire & Auto, Inc. and Aguilar held several positions including vice president of marketing for Bridgestone’s retail operations. There, he helped introduce the Firestone Complete Auto Care (FCAC) brand and brought the Morgan Tire & Auto, Tires Plus, Wheel Works, Hibdon, Michael Tire, and Avellino Tire operations into the BSRO umbrella forming a network of 1,600 locations. Over the following 5 years, the network would grow to 2,200 locations. In 2010, Aguilar began serving as vice president of digital development for Bridgestone Americas where he helped develop global digital business strategies. He most recently served as VP of business development for Bridgestone’s consumer integrated group, where he supported acquisition opportunities that were focused on broadening distribution strategies.

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Discount Tire & Service Centers has a new sponsorship deal with the Los Angeles Angels for the 2024 season. Discount Tire said this partnership will not only benefit its customers with season-long promotions and giveaways but will also support local non-profits.

"We're thrilled to launch this strategic partnership with the Los Angeles Angels," said Sergio Andonian, president, Discount Tire & Service Centers. "As neighbors, from Anaheim, we are dedicated to serving our local communities and providing quality tire & automotive service at the most competitive prices. Together, we look forward to making a positive and lasting impact in the communities. Add baseball to the mix, and with this winning combination, the possibilities are endless."