Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. has named John P. Cavanaugh assistant treasurer.

Cavanaugh "has significant experience in treasury activities," says Darren Wells, Goodyear vice president and treasurer.

"He will continue to play a key role in Goodyear's refinancing efforts."

Cavanaugh joined Goodyear last year as director, treasury.

Before that, he had ben director of capital markets for Visteon Corp.