The promotion is effective Apr. 1, Toyo said.
“Masaharu Yoshimoto is a 36-year veteran of Toyo with extensive experience including his current position as leader of Toyo Tire USA, our largest overseas market,” said Shozo “Carlos” Kibata, executive corporate officer of Toyo Tire & Rubber and president and CEO of Toyo Tire Holdings of Americas Inc. “His promotion to senior corporate officer will help to further guide the Toyo brand as it continues to expand worldwide.”
In addition, the corporation promoted James Hawk to corporate officer and president and plant manager of Toyo Tire North American Manufacturing Inc., based in White Ga. The promotion makes Hawk the first non-Japanese to serve as a corporate officer. (Tire Review/Akron)