Yokohama Tire Corp. names Tom Masuguchi senior VP, chief strategy officer

Tom Masuguchi has been promoted to Yokohama Tire Corporation’s senior vice-president, chief strategy officer and deputy chief financial officer. The former vice-president and chief accounting officer began in these new positions on 1 May.

Commenting on Masuguchi’s new roles, YTC chief operating officer Takayuki Hamaya said: “As chief strategy officer, Tom will assist me in overseeing the day-to-day execution of our overall strategic vision. He will work closely with various areas within Yokohama to make certain we are focused on the proper goals and initiatives, as well as ensuring effective communication between the different groups within the company. Tom will also be responsible for YTC’s information technology department.”

In addition to Masuguchi’s promotion, YTC shares that Jeremy Kahrs and Alan Easome are also, as of 1 May, serving the tyre maker in a new capacity. Kahrs, previously director, corporate planning and OE sales, is now senior director, supply chain, logistics, corporate planning and OE sales. His newly-acquired responsibilities include YTC’s operational logistics such as transportation, distribution centres and all supply chain functions, including forecasting, production planning and finished goods inventory optimisation. 

Easome, formerly senior director of operations, is now senior director, new plant development. In his new role, Easome will jointly oversee YTC’s new commercial tyre plant in Mississippi with YTC parent company, Yokohama Rubber. As the new plant evolves over the coming months, Easome will transition the areas of logistics and supply chain to Jeremy Kahrs.   

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