Shandong Linglong Tire Co. has unveiled its new subsidiary, Linglong N.A. Sales, based in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., and appointed Geoff Doster as president of the company.
According to Linglong officials, the subsidiary will be run by a cohort of industry professionals.
Geoff Doster recently held the role of executive vice president at TBC Corp. and was president and chief operating officer of TBC Brands. Doster spent nearly two decades at TBC Corp. and spent six years at Michelin Group.
“I’m deeply honored to have been identified as the leader to spearhead the North American growth initiatives for Linglong Tire and eager to begin supporting our customers, dedicated teammates, valued partners and the industry as a whole,” says Doster.
“The prospect of shaping the future of a brand that values quality, customers and teammates while striving to be a first-class enterprise is both exciting and rewarding.”
As president, Doster will lead initiatives geared towards enhancing brand awareness, cultivating marketing programs and assessing the value of all product segments that Linglong offers. His first major initiative is the establishment of a leadership team in North America, according to officials.
“Geoff is a respected leader in our industry and I’m confident that his extensive experience, leadership style and entrepreneurial spirit will continue to propel us forward as we navigate our journey of strategic growth while never straying from our foundation, core values and steadfast commitment to our customers and the communities we serve,” says Wang Fend, chairman and CEO of Linglong Tire.
