Effective Oct. 1, 2013, Tomoshige “Tomo” Mizutani will become president of Toyo Tire Holdings of Americas, Inc. (TTHA) located in Cypress, Calif.
Mizutani has led the Nitto brand in the U.S. since 1992 and has served as president of Nitto Tire U.S.A. Inc. (NTU), since July 1, 2005. He will continue to serve as a corporate officer for TOYO TIRE & RUBBER CO., LTD. (TTR) of Japan.
Current president, Noriyuki Dan, will continue to serve as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of TTHA. Keiko Brockel, current COO of NTU, will be appointed president in addition to her role as president of Nitto Tire Canada Inc. (NCI).
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