David Anckaert

David Anckaert was appointed Vice President of the European Commercial Tire Business in April 2018.

Previously he held the position General Director for Goodyear Dunlop OE consumer product development in EMEA since June 2016 and led the Dunlop Development Center in Hanau, Germany since January 2015.  

David joined Goodyear in 2000 and held a succession of business and R&D roles with the company. Prior to his appointment as General Director in Hanau, David held the position of General Manager – Global Off-The-Road Tires (OTR) for three years, focusing on delivering tire products and services for mining, infrastructure, construction and industrial applications.  

Prior to joining Goodyear, David worked in the water distribution industry.

David has a Master’s degree in Electrical and Mechanical engineering from the ULB, Brussels, Belgium and a Business Administration degree from the Solvay Business School in Brussels, Belgium. David speaks four languages, is married and has four children.