Laura Duda
Senior Vice President and Chief Communications Officer @ Goodyear | Crisis Communications, Public Relations
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company•Akron, Ohio, United States
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I lead global internal and external communications, including public relations, corporate reputation management, and community relations for the largest American tire company. My team supports initiatives that enhance Goodyear's brand visibility and impact, including managing the iconic Goodyear blimps. Leveraging expertise in crisis communications, public relations, and strategic communications, I collaborate across global teams to advance Goodyear's mission and reputation. My work is driven by a commitment to creating meaningful connections and fostering organizational leadership, supported by my doctoral studies in organizational leadership.
Career Timeline
- Feb 2016–Present· 10 yrs 9 mos
- Senior Vice President and Chief Communications OfficerCurrent2019–Present
- Vice President, Americas CommunicationsFeb 2016–2019
- Nov 2008–2016· 7 yrs 2 mos
- Vice President, Corporate CommunicationsNov 2008–2016
- Nov 2004–Oct 2008· 3 yrs 11 mos
- Director, CommunicationNov 2004–Oct 2008
- Oct 1999–2004· 4 yrs 3 mos
- Manager-Corporate and Financial CommunicationsOct 2000–2004
- Chief Media SpokespersonOct 1999–Oct 2000
- May 1998–Oct 1999· 1 yr 5 mos
- Marketing Communications CoordinatorMay 1998–Oct 1999
- Nov 1993–May 1998· 4 yrs 6 mos
- Director of Community RelationsNov 1993–May 1998
- Nov 1992–Nov 1993· 1 yr
- Writer, TechnicalNov 1992–Nov 1993
- 1992–1994· 2 yrs
- Manager, Public Relations1992–1994
Education
Doctor of Education - EdD
Organizational Leadership
Vanderbilt UniversityMBA
Marketing
University of Tampa - John H. Sykes College of BusinessMA
Mass Communication/Public Relations
University of FloridaBA
Writing & Editing/Spanish
Western Carolina University