Goodyear names Christina Zamarro its new CFO

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company said Wednesday it has appointed Christina Zamarro as its new chief financial officer, reporting to Chief Executive Officer Richard J. Kramer. Zamarro will succeed Darren R. Wells, who will become chief administrative officer. Both appointments are effective Jan. 1, the company said. Shares of Goodyear rose 0.4% in the extended session after ending the regular trading day down 0.9%.

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