Audia takes on interim investor relations role at Goodyear

Goodyear Tire & Rubber has announced Damon Audia’s assumption of interim responsibility for investor relations in addition to his current role as senior vice-president, business development. He takes over responsibility from Gregory A. Fritz, who Goodyear says left the company to “pursue other opportunities.” Audia will continue to report to Darren R. Wells, executive vice-president and chief financial officer.

Damon Audia joined Goodyear in 2004 and became an officer of the company in 2005.  In 2008, he was named senior vice-president of finance and treasurer in a role that included responsibility for investor relations. From 2010-12, he served as senior vice-president of finance for the Asia Pacific region.  He was appointed to his current position as senior vice-president, business development in July 2012.

Goodyear will name a new head of investor relations at a future date.