Goodyear Names Prashant Lal Managing Director of ASEANZ

Goodyear is pleased to announce the formation of a new market structure combining its Australia/New Zealand (ANZ) and ASEAN businesses into one cluster, effective July 1. This new cluster, known as ASEANZ, is led by Mr. Prashant Lal as Managing Director. This strategic move aims to enhance Goodyear’s fast-growing Asia Pacific business and capitalize on broader growth opportunities.

Mr. Prashant Lal joined Goodyear in 2023 as Managing Director, ASEAN. With 25 years of local, regional, and global experience, he has held leadership roles at GlaxoSmithKline, Reckitt Benckiser, Danone, Abbott, and most recently Abbott as General Manager of Emerging Asia for its Diabetes Care business.

Prashant Lal is recognized for driving business transformations in challenging markets and developing future talents. He emphasizes the importance of diversity and inclusion, shaped by his extensive international experience in India, Belgium, London, South Africa, and Singapore.

“The newly formed ASEANZ cluster will empower our talented team to drive growth and innovation in this strategically important region of Asia Pacific,” commented Mr. Prashant Lal. “By integrating our ANZ and ASEAN businesses, we are better positioned to meet evolving customer needs and seize new opportunities. This integration will also enrich careers and create additional growth prospects for our associates in this expanded cluster.”

About The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company

Goodyear is one of the world’s largest tire companies, employing about 71,000 people and manufacturing products in 55 facilities across 22 countries. The company’s Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, pioneer state-of-the-art products and services that set industry standards for technology and performance. For more information about Goodyear and its offerings, visit www.goodyear.com/corporate.