Goodyear Appoints New Chief Financial Officer
The leadership change at the global manufacturer marks a shift in financial management for its 48 production facilities.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in People
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Goodyear has appointed Jerome Rouquet as its new chief financial officer. Rouquet, who previously managed global financial activities at Visteon, will step into the role to oversee the company's financial operations and capital allocation strategy.
Why it matters
The appointment signals a renewed focus on maintaining financial discipline and improving operational performance across Goodyear's global footprint. This leadership shift aims to provide stability and strategic oversight for the company's 48 manufacturing facilities.
Goodyear manages its global operations through 48 manufacturing facilities across 19 countries, supporting a total workforce of 60,000 people. The firm's new financial leadership will inherit oversight of this capital-intensive asset base.
The players
Goodyear
A global tire and rubber manufacturer operating 48 facilities across 19 countries.
Jerome Rouquet
An experienced finance executive previously overseeing global financial activities at Visteon.
Scott Deakin
The current interim chief financial officer managing the transition to new leadership.
Visteon
A global technology company serving the automotive industry.
The details
Rouquet brings experience from financial leadership roles at Visteon, Tenneco, and Federal Mogul to the position. Interim chief financial officer Scott Deakin will remain in the role until Rouquet's arrival to ensure continuity in financial reporting and capital management. The change supports Goodyear's broader mandate to refine operational performance through tighter financial discipline.
Timeline
October 27, 2026: Goodyear announces the appointment of Jerome Rouquet.
2020: Jerome Rouquet joins Visteon to oversee global financial activities.
Market Landscape
Rouquet's transition to Goodyear follows a career trajectory built during his 2020 tenure at Visteon and prior roles at Tenneco. This appointment mirrors a broader industry trend of sourcing financial leadership from firms with deep experience in automotive manufacturing and capital-intensive supply chains.
Operators should monitor whether the new leadership shift alters Goodyear's local procurement strategies or capital expenditure programs in the coming quarters. Financial management changes at major regional employers often precede adjustments to supplier payment terms or volume expectations.
The takeaway
Large-scale organizational leadership changes often signal a pivot in how a company will manage its manufacturing overhead and asset investments. Operators should watch for updated capital allocation guidance in the firm's upcoming quarterly financial filings.
Further reading
For more on shifts in the local executive talent pool, see our reporting in People.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Delano.
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