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    Yokohama promotes senior execs in Japan

    Feb. 16, 2011

    The board of directors of Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. has announced senior management changes effective April 1, 2011.

    Hikomitsu Noji has been promoted to director and senior managing corporate officer; he also will remain president of the Tire Group.

    Shinichi Suzuki has added general manager of tire production HR Department and general manager of the Tire Global Production Division to his responsibilities. Suzuki remains a managing corporate officer and general manager of the Russia Tire Plant Division.

    Tadashi Suzuki has been promoted to corporate officer in charge of the MIS Deptartment, and general manager of the Tire Global Logistics Division.

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