Goodyear hires managing director EMEA, chief sales officer EMEA consumer
Jan-Piet van Kesteren will report to Mark Stewart, CEO and president, as he drives sales execution and growth while overseeing regional governance and operational alignment.
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has hired Jan-Piet van Kesteren as the managing director EMEA and chief sales officer EMEA consumer, as of Sept. 1. He will report to Mark Stewart, chief executive officer and president.
"Jan-Piet's track record of leading large-scale businesses, developing high-performing teams and delivering strong commercial outcomes makes him a great fit for Goodyear," said Stewart. "His strategic leadership will be key to advancing our EMEA agenda—driving growth in high-value segments, strengthening our distribution model, and executing with a sharp focus on the customer."
Going forward, van Kesteren will drive sales execution, growth, and strategy objectives while overseeing key aspects of regional governance and operational alignment.
Prior to joining Goodyear, he served as managing director for Europe, Middle East & Africa at AkzoNobel and was a member of the company’s executive committee. He also held many senior leadership roles during his tenure at Unilever across EMEA.
