Goodyear Elects Board Member

Feb. 28, 2019

Thomas L. Williams, 60, has served as chief executive officer of Parker-Hannifin Corporation since February 2015 and as chairman of the board of Parker since January 2016.

Feb. 28, 2019—Thomas L. Williams, chairman of the board and chief executive officer of Parker-Hannifin Corporation, has been elected to the board of directors of the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company.

"We are pleased to welcome Tom to the Goodyear Board of Directors," said Goodyear Chairman, chief executive officer and president Richard J. Kramer. "He is a proven chief executive with more than 30 years of international operations experience and particular expertise on complex and cyclical businesses. Tom's extensive knowledge of manufacturing, distribution, logistics and innovation, along with a track record of focusing on safety and sustainability, will be a tremendous asset to our board. We look forward to his many contributions to our company, shareholders and community."

Williams, 60, has served as chief executive officer of Parker-Hannifin Corporation, a leading worldwide diversified manufacturer of motion and control technologies and systems, since February 2015 and as chairman of the board of Parker since January 2016. From August 2008 to February 2015, he was executive vice president and operating officer of Parker.  Williams joined Parker in 2003 as vice president of operations—Hydraulics Group and became president—Instrumentation Group in 2005 and senior vice president and operating officer in 2006.

Prior to joining Parker-Hannifin, Williams was employed by General Electric Company for 22 years, where he held various executive operating positions for four different GE business groups: Capital, Aviation, Lighting and Transportation.

Williams earned his bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Bucknell University and his MBA from Xavier University. He is a member of the Board of Directors for the Make-a-Wish Foundation and a member of the Business Roundtable and The Business Council. 

Sponsored Recommendations

How one auto shop was able to order 20% more parts

Learn how one auto shop talks about the benefit of using PartsTech in their shop.

Vehicle Inspection Checklist For Auto Shops

Vehicle inspections, whether digital or on paper, are crucial for auto shops, ensuring thorough assessments and fostering trust by transparently revealing a vehicle's condition...

6 Reasons Why A Digital Vehicle Inspection Is A Must-Have

In an era of growing technology and innovation, auto repair shops must keep pace with the latest advancements to meet customers preferences and remain competitive.

How Your Auto Shop Can Now Connect To 30 Tire Suppliers For Free

Yep! We have over 50 tire suppliers in our network. And PartsTech is the only platform where you can access more than 30 of those suppliers FREE OF CHARGE.