AutoNation Appoints Goodyear CEO to Board

By Tamara Parker • Friday, October 16 10:50 • Permanent Link

AutoNation appointed Mark Stewart to its board of directors as an independent director on Oct. 16, 2026.

Stewart is currently chief executive and president of Goodyear Tire & Rubber and has served on Goodyear’s board since January 2024. Before that, he was chief operating officer of North America for Stellantis, where he oversaw a business with more than 88,000 employees and over $90 billion in revenue. His background also includes senior roles at Amazon, ZF TRW Automotive, TRW and Tower Automotive.

AutoNation said the appointment adds a director with experience across automotive, manufacturing, technology and consumer industries as it continues its strategy. The company did not announce any other board changes. As a result of these announcements, the company's shares have moved 4.32% on the market, and are now trading at a price of $159.80. Check out the company's full 8-K submission here.

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