General Manager Asia Pacific Aviation

· Responsible for the development andimplementation of sound business plans for the Asia Pacific Aviation businessgrowth to ensure achievement of annualAviation business objectives.

· This position is accountable fordeveloping and maintaining the overall strategic directionfor the Asia Pacific Aviation tire business while aligning on the regionalimplementation and integration with SBU P&L.

· Provide leadership to the AsiaPacific direct reports and leadership team including Sales & Marketing,Manufacturing, Business Development, Supply Chain, Finance, and ProductDevelopment so that work flows are aligned with our overall Business Unitobjectives. Represent our Aviation business in both internal & externalcouncils/institutes where appropriate. Develop peer relationships withstrategic customer base and maintain relationships with key customers globally.

· The incumbent is responsible fordeveloping plans to market tires and services through a broad spectrum ofdistrubution channels. The incumbent hasresponsibility for pricing strategies and policies. Aviation tires are unique from the viewpoint ofdistrubution and marketing strategy due to the vast differences in the marketto which we appeal. The responsibilityis unique in that this is the only one of two global products in Goodyear.

Design and implement an effective business plan that is focused on increasing the value of Aviation. Collaborate, develop and implement business strategies and long term business plans for global and regions. Focus on growing in the global market: Manage existing & build a new customer portfolio (contract and non-contract). Service global customers with a regionally aligned approach. Coordinate activities for all Aviation product segments across all channels of distribution, working with global sourcing.

Develop organizational capabilities & leadership to implement our short term and long term strategy, with a strong emphasis on career development & succession planning of the teams. Create alignment between core Aviation teams, regional Aviation teams, and cross-functional support team to ensure collaboration.

Meet or exceed the Annual Operating Plan for External EBIT/Internal Repatriation & Cash. Leverage our assets & knowledge base to deliver a financial/technological advantage as a supplier to our business. Create a sustainable business plan throughout the business cycles. Develop and implement new innovative ways to create competitive advantage.