US Appointments: Toyo Names CFO, New CIO at Goodyear

Tire Review reports the appointment of two new chiefs at Goodyear and Toyo in the US. Toyo Tire North America Manufacturing has promoted Allan Huggins to CFO and senior director of finance and accounting. Huggins joined Toyo in 2005 most recently served as director of finance and purchasing. Meanwhile, Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co has promoted Jim McKinnon to vice president and chief information officer.

McKinnon, currently director of IT for Europe, Middle East and Africa, will report directly to Goodyear CFO Darren Wells and will also become a member of the company’s “finance leadership team.” Tom Connell, who has served in dual roles as corporate controller and CIO since December 2008, will continue as vice president and corporate controller.