Organizational Changes Announced by Yokohama Corporation of North America
Promotions include expanded roles, territories & responsibilities for three of the company's current executive officers…
Yokohama Corporation of North America (YCNA) announced three organizational changes, effective immediately. Jeff Barna, president & CEO Yokohama Tire Corporation (YTC) was promoted and will now also serve as president & CEO of YCNA, with expanded duties to support Yokohama Canada (YTV) and Yokohama Mexico (YTMX).
Shinichi Takimoto, who has served as chairman & CEO of YCNA for the past nine years, will assume the roles of head of Japan Tire Business Division and head of OE Tires Sales & Marketing Division for The Yokohama Rubber Co. (YRC) in Japan. He will maintain offices in both Hiratsuka and Shinagawa (Tokyo).
“We sincerely thank Mr. Takimoto for his countless contributions in helping YCNA achieve its highest revenue earnings to date and elevating it to the most profitable entity within the entire YRC global network,” Barna said.
Stan Chandgie, currently serving as YTC chief operating officer (COO), now also becomes YCNA COO. In this expanded role he will add YTV and YTMX to his management responsibilities.
Yokohama Tire Corporation is part of Yokohama Corporation of North America, a wholly owned subsidiary of Tokyo, Japan-based The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., a global manufacturing and sales company of tires since 1917. YCNA oversees all Yokohama-related operations in North America, including sales and marketing, manufacturing, technical development, long-term corporate planning and investment.
