Sumitomo Rubber North America announces Cliff Stewart as director of passenger car and light truck tires

Rancho Cucamonga, CA – Sumitomo Rubber North America, a subsidiary of Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd., announced the promotion of Cliff Stewart to Director of Sales for Passenger Car and Light Truck Tires.

Stewart has over 23 years of experience in the automotive industry, holding positions in Business Development, Marketing, OE Sales Management, and Sales & Purchasing, and he has spent the past nine years with SRNA. Over the last 9 months as the Director of Commercial Truck Tires, Cliff has learned the replacement side of the business, building relationships with customers, and creating new disciplines within the Commercial Truck Tires team.

“Cliff has done an outstanding job in his role as the Director of Commercial Truck Tires,” said Rob Montasser, Vice President of Replacement Sales. “I have no doubt Cliff will transition smoothly into the Passenger Car and Light Truck business and he will be key to our success in meeting and exceeding our current and future growth strategies as a company.”

“Cliff has been tremendous in leading the Commercial Truck Tire segment,” said Darren Thomas, SRNA’s Chief Executive Officer and President. “I have full confidence he will continue to deliver great results and enthusiasm in his new role as Director of Sales for the Passenger Car and Light Truck segment.”