President and CEO of Toyo Tire Holdings of Americas Inc. Iori Suzuki has become the chairman of the company.

Suzuki, who will maintain his position as president and CEO, succeeds James L. Hawk (CEO of Toyo Automotive Parts USA Inc.). Hawk was also chairman of Toyo Tire North America OE Sales LLC. Hawk, who concluded his chairman roles at the end of 2018, is now the senior advisor to the Toyo Tire group.

In related news, Kiyohito Hasumi has been appointed as the executive vice president and chief financial officer (CFO) of Toyo Tire Holdings of America. Hasumi served as the company’s senior vice president from 2017-2018 and president of both Toyo Tire Canada Inc. and Nitto Tire Canada Inc., from 2014-2016.

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