Goodyear Tire Picks Stellantis Executive As Its New CEO Amid Shareholder Push
Portfolio Pulse from Lekha Gupta
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co (GT) has appointed Mark Stewart as the new CEO and President, effective January 29, 2024. Stewart, previously COO of North America at Stellantis N.V. (STLA), will succeed Richard J. Kramer. The change in leadership follows a shareholder activism campaign by Elliott Investment Management, which led to a cooperation agreement and the creation of a Strategic and Operational Review Committee at Goodyear. GT shares rose 2.13% to $14.18 following the announcement.
January 18, 2024 | 4:05 pm
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Mark Stewart, former COO of North America at Stellantis N.V., has been appointed as CEO of Goodyear Tire. This executive move may draw investor attention to STLA's leadership and operational capabilities.
While the news is more directly related to Goodyear, Stellantis may experience indirect effects due to the departure of a key executive. However, the impact on STLA's stock is likely to be neutral in the short term.
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Goodyear Tire appoints Mark Stewart as new CEO, effective January 29, 2024, succeeding Richard J. Kramer. The appointment follows shareholder activism by Elliott Investment Management. GT shares increased by 2.13%.
The appointment of a new CEO often leads to positive market sentiment as investors anticipate strategic changes and new directions that can revitalize a company. The rise in GT shares indicates a positive short-term impact.
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