Yokohama Tire Promotes EVP Chandgie to COO

Yokohama Tire Corporation (YTC) announced that Stan Chandgie, EVP of sales & support, has been promoted to chief operating officer, effective April 1.

Chandgie will retain oversight of consumer and commercial sales and add marketing, tire business planning, and supply chain/logistics to his responsibilities.

“Since joining Yokohama, Stan has led YTC to a string of record sales results with corresponding market share gains,” said Jeff Barna, YTC president and CEO.

Prior to joining Yokohama in 2019, Chandgie held executive sales, marketing and service roles at Michelin and Exide Technologies.

“His commitment to exceeding customer expectations is only surpassed by his passion and his relentless pursuit to leverage Yokohama’s culture. In his new role, I expect Stan to continue driving an improvement agenda affording YTC the ability to enhance customer intimacy and market share,” said Barna.

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