Goodyear names new head of North American Tire communications, PR

As of 6 February, Goodyear Tire & Rubber will have a new vice-president of public relations and communications for its for its North American Tire business. Christopher Curran brings some 20 years in the communications and public relations sector with him into his new role with the tyre maker. Most recently he held the position of director of communications and issues management for The ServiceMaster Company, the world’s largest residential and commercial services network, and also has served in communications roles in the consumer products and health care industries. Curran replaces Ed Markey, who was named Goodyear vice president of corporate communications in March, 2011.

“We are very happy to welcome Chris to Goodyear’s North American Tire team,” said Steve McClellan, president of North American Tire. “Outstanding communications is critical to our business as we continue to build for success over the long term.  We have a strong team in place, and look forward to Chris’s leadership to further increase its value as we execute our strategy.”