Joe Burke named Goodyear vice president, North America commercial

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co has appointed Joe Burke vice president of its North America Commercial business. He reports to Steve McClellan, president, Goodyear Americas. Burke succeeds Dave Beasley, retiring after nearly 40 years with Goodyear.

“Joe is a proven leader and has delivered strong results in both our Global Aviation and North America commercial businesses,” said McClellan. “He has a deep knowledge of the commercial tire and service industry, having previously led commercial sales and original equipment account teams and being instrumental in bringing Goodyear’s fleet solutions to the market.

“We are incredibly grateful to Dave for his leadership and contributions to Goodyear over the past four decades and wish him the very best in his next chapter.”

Burke joined Goodyear in 2015 and most recently served as the general manager of Goodyear’s Global Aviation business. Prior to joining the company, he held positions at OEConnection, Lincare Holdings and Aerotek.