Toyo Tire Corporation announces new executive appointments

Itami, Japan – Toyo Tire Corporation of Japan (Toyo Tire) has announced the following executive appointments at Toyo Tire Holdings of Americas Inc. (TTHA) and Nitto Tire U.S.A. Inc. (NTU), effective October 1, 2026.

Keiko Brockel will be appointed President and Chief Executive Officer at Toyo Tire Holdings of Americas Inc., becoming the first woman and first American to hold this position. In her new role, she will lead and manage day to day business operations in North America. Brockel has been with Nitto Tire U.S.A. Inc. since 2008, where she has previously served as the President and Chief Executive Officer and President and Chief Operations Officer. Throughout her 18 years at NTU, she has served in a variety of executive leadership capacities, providing strategic oversight across key areas of the organization including sales, finance, supply chain, and operations. Brockel’s leadership experience has played an integral role in the company’s growth and evolution over nearly two decades.

Angelo Naval will be promoted to President and Chief Executive Officer at Nitto Tire U.S.A. Inc. Naval, previously the Vice President, Sales and Business Strategy at NTU, will now serve in his new role of overseeing the company’s business operations. He first joined NTU in 2000 and has also served as Vice President, Product and Business Strategy. Naval has played an instrumental role in shaping the business throughout his 24 years with NTU. His breadth of experience has given him a great understanding and unique perspective on the Nitto brand, its customers, and the markets it serves.

“On behalf of Toyo Tire, I would like to congratulate both Keiko Brockel and Angelo Naval on their well-earned new appointments and thank them for their invaluable contributions to the growth and success of Nitto Tire in the American market,” said Takashi Shimizu, President & CEO of Toyo Tire Corporation.