Marc Preedy appointed Goodyear director Truck Sales Replacement Europe

Marc Preedy – formerly director Commercial PBU UK & Ireland at Goodyear for five years – has been appointed as director Truck Sales Replacement Europe. David Howe has stepped up from Fleet & Retail channel manager to the position of Commercial Sales general manager UK & Ireland.

Having originally joined Goodyear in 2009, Preedy joins the European Commercial Leadership Team based in Brussels. Commercial sales teams across Europe will now report directly to Preedy as he looks to deliver Goodyear’s commercial strategy and drive growth across EMEA.

David Howe has been at Goodyear since 2011 and will lead the commercial business within the UK & Ireland, driving growth across truck tyre and Proactive Solutions sales. He will report to Marc Preedy in this new role.

Hans Vrijsen, general manager for Goodyear UK, said: “Both Marc and David have outstanding track records within the business and placing them in these key leadership positions will enable us to drive growth and deliver results.”