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Tbc Corporation Appoints Don Byrd As President and CEO To Succeed Sam Kato

PRIVATEApr 25, 2024•about 2 years ago

Position

President

Company

TBC Corporation

Sam Kato
Palm Beach Gardens

Description

TBC Corporation announced the appointment of Don Byrd as the new president and chief executive officer, replacing Sam Kato. Byrd, the current chief strategy and marketing officer, will take on the new role effective May 1. Kato, who was appointed to position TBC for growth and evolution, will return to Sumitomo, one of TBC’s shareholders.

Company Information

Company

TBC Corporation

Location

Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States

About

For 65 years, TBC Corporation (TBC), one of North America’s largest marketers of automotive replacement tires, has been a tire company ahead of the curve. Through worldwide operations spanning wholesale, retail, and franchise, TBC also provides automotive maintenance and repair services with best-in-class brands. TBC meets the needs of consumers in search of total car care at more than 3,200 franchised and company-operated tire and automotive service centers under the brands NTB®, Tire Kingdom®, Big O Tires® and Midas®. TBC serves wholesale customers in the United States, Canada, Latin America, Mexico and the Middle East through NTW℠, TBC Brands, TBC Dealer Group, TBC International and TBC de Mexico.

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