Laura Thompson joins Titan International BoD

Titan International, Inc. has appointed Laura K. Thompson to its Board of Directors, effective 1 April. Ms Thompson has also been appointed to serve on the Board’s Audit, Nomination, and Compensation Committees.

Thompson, 56, is a global business executive with deep financial and business expertise established over a 35-year career with The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company. She served as executive vice president of Goodyear until her retirement in March 2019, and from 2013 to 2018 she served as executive vice president and chief financial officer. She also served in various finance and business roles including vice president Finance North America, vice president Business Development and director Investor Relations. Ms Thompson is also a director at Parker Hannifin Corporation and WESCO International Inc.

Laura Thompson earned an undergraduate degree in Accounting and an MBA in Finance from the University of Akron.

“Titan International is very pleased to have Laura Thompson join Titan’s Board of Directors,” stated Morry Taylor, chairman of the Titan International Board. “I have known Laura for years and have had the pleasure of working with her on business dealings between Titan and Goodyear. Paul Reitz, Titan’s CEO/president and Board member, has also worked with Laura and is excited to have her on Titan’s team. Laura not only has great financial experience, but she also has invaluable work experience in tire manufacturing. There is no question she will make great contributions to Titan as a new chapter in the company’s history begins.”