TIA seeks successor to long-serving CEO Littlefield

With Roy Littlefield soon to retire as chief executive officer, the Tire Industry Association (TIA) is searching for a successor. The US-based association representing the tyre, retreading and repair sectors says it seeks a “dynamic leader in a rapidly changing business environment” to head its work in tyre technician training, government affairs and improving the overall environment for its tyre dealer and industry members.

Littlefield is stepping down after more than four decades in the business, having joined the National Tire Dealers and Retreaders Association (NTDRA) in 1979. The NTDRA became the Tire Association of North America in 1997, which in turn through a merger with NTDRA offshoot the International Tire & Rubber Association became the TIA in 2002.

The new CEO will take on a remit that includes executive management responsibility for the operations of the 13,000-member organisation and will lead a dedicated staff to carry out TIA’s mission of promoting tyre safety through training and education, supporting the tyre industry through government affairs advocacy and enhancing the image and professionalism of the industry.