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Ryan Waldron
Senior Executive with Extensive Experience in Supply Chain and Business Integration
Ryan Waldron is a seasoned executive who currently serves as the President of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company's Americas region.12 In this role, he leads Goodyear's largest business unit, overseeing operations across seven core countries with approximately 30,000 associates, over 700 retail and commercial truck centers, and 28 manufacturing facilities.1
Career at Goodyear
Waldron joined Goodyear in 2003 and has held numerous leadership positions within the company.12 His career progression at Goodyear includes:
- President, North America Consumer Business (April 2023 - Present)3
- Vice President, Global Off-Highway Businesses and Chemical Operations (October 2019 - Present)3
- Vice President, Business and Process Integration, Americas (2016-2019)3
- Vice President, Consumer Sales Operations and Strategy (2014-2016)3
- Vice President, North America Supply Chain, Logistics, and Procurement (2012-2014)3
Achievements and Responsibilities
Throughout his tenure at Goodyear, Waldron has:
- Developed strategies to advance Goodyear's competitive advantage1
- Led the recovery of Goodyear's Aviation business, delivering record results following the pandemic1
- Played a key role in architecting Goodyear's aligned distribution strategy1
- Demonstrated a strong track record of delivering results and understanding both the marketplace and all aspects of the business2
Education
Waldron holds an MBA from The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business and a bachelor's degree in business administration from Miami University of Ohio.13 He has also completed the Senior Executive Development Program at Harvard Business School.3
Personal
Ryan Waldron resides in Northeast Ohio with his wife and their two sons.1 He currently serves on the board of directors for Fountain Tire.1
