TBC Corporation names Shingo Aso as head of corporate development

Palm Beach Gardens, FL – TBC Corporation has announced that Shingo Aso has joined the company as Executive Vice President, Corporate Development. He will lead corporate development initiatives, mergers and acquisitions, strategic alliances and new business development.

No stranger to TBC, Aso previously served as EVP, Corporate Development from 2018 to 2019 and Executive Coordinator for the company from 2015 to 2017. Prior to rejoining TBC, he gained experience at Sumitomo Corporation, where he oversaw the global tire businesses including TBC, as General Manager, Tire Department.

“With his extensive industry experience, we are thrilled to welcome Shingo back to TBC, as we continue to explore new strategic growth opportunities to maximize value for customers, partners and employees,” Sam Kato, president and chief executive officer for TBC Corporation.

Aso is a graduate of Keio University in Tokyo, Japan, and holds a bachelor’s degree in political science.