Thomas A. Connell, CPA

Overview

Mr. Connell, 59, had been vice president and controller for Goodyear since 2003. Prior to that, he spent 24 years in financial management positions with TRW Inc. Connell, joined TRW in 1979 as manager of financial accounting. He was named director of financial reporting in 1983; finance director and controller, valve division in 1986; and finance director and controller, engine components in 1987. He became vice president of finance, occupant restraint systems in 1990 and was named vice president and corporate controller in 1996. Prior to joining TRW, Connell was with the accounting firm Ernst & Whinney from 1970 to 1979. He worked in the company's Cleveland and Sao Paulo, Brazil offices. Connell earned a bachelor of business administration in accounting and a master of business administration degree from John Carroll University. He is a Certified Public Accountant. Thomas A. Connell, will become Goodyear's Vice President and Chief Information Officer, also effective March 1, 2008.