Toyo Tire Corporation has announced executive appointments at its North American companies effective October 1, 2026.
Keiko Brockel will become President and Chief Executive Officer of Toyo Tire Holdings of Americas Inc. (TTHA), the first woman and first American to hold that post. She will lead day-to-day North American operations. Brockel has been with Nitto Tire U.S.A. Inc. since 2008 and previously served as that company’s President and CEO and as President and COO, with leadership spanning sales, finance, supply chain, and operations over 18 years.
Angelo Naval will become President and Chief Executive Officer of Nitto Tire U.S.A. Inc., promoted from Vice President, Sales and Business Strategy. Naval joined NTU in 2000 and has also served as Vice President, Product and Business Strategy across 24 years with the company.
“On behalf of Toyo Tire, I would like to congratulate both Keiko Brockel and Angelo Naval on their well-earned new appointments,” said Takashi Shimizu, President and CEO of Toyo Tire Corporation.
The announcement is on Toyo’s media center.
