Goodyear is pleased to announce the appointment of Arvind Bhandari as Chairman and Managing Director of Goodyear India, effective January 2, 2025. Based in Delhi, Mr. Bhandari will oversee the company's India business operations, driving strategic initiatives to strengthen Goodyear's market position and deliver sustainable growth.

Mr. Bhandari is a seasoned business leader with extensive experience spanning sales, marketing, and general management roles across India, Africa, and Switzerland. He has worked with leading Indian and global multinationals such as ITC, Pepsi, and Nestlé. During his tenure at Nestlé, Mr. Bhandari successfully led business transformations, accelerated growth, and implemented sustainability-driven initiatives while restructuring operations for overall P&L delivery. Most recently, he led Nestlé's Eastern Africa business, achieving sustainable and profitable growth through strategic restructuring.

Mr. Bhandari commented, "India represents one of the fastest-growing automotive markets in Asia Pacific, with tremendous opportunities for innovation and customer-focused solutions. As Chairman and Managing Director of Goodyear India, my goal is to enhance our partnerships with OEMs and dealers to make Goodyear the preferred choice for our customers and consumers in India."