Hercules Tire & Rubber Co. has named Dave Gawthrop senior vice president of global supply chain. He will oversee supply of all Hercules brands, as well as the company's associate brands.
Other duties will include oversight of Hercules' purchasing and logistics.
"The addition of Dave to our management team will strengthen our existing global sourcing resources and drive future growth partnerships," says Larry Seawell, Hercules president and CEO.
"Gawthrop brings solid experience in senior supply chain positions with Sun Capital, Polaroid, St. Gobain and General Electric," say Hercules officials.