David E. Phillips serves as Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, a position he has held since 2021. With over 25 years of experience in corporate law, Phillips joined Goodyear in 2014 as Vice President, Associate General Counsel, and Secretary, rising quickly through the ranks due to his strategic legal expertise. Prior to Goodyear, he spent more than a decade at Cooper Tire & Rubber Company, where he advanced to Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary, overseeing global legal operations, mergers and acquisitions, and regulatory compliance. Earlier in his career, Phillips held key legal roles at Ford Motor Company, including positions in commercial litigation, labor law, and international operations. Phillips played a pivotal role in Goodyear's landmark $2.8 billion acquisition of Cooper Tire in 2021, navigating complex regulatory approvals across multiple jurisdictions and integrating legal functions post-merger. His leadership has been instrumental in strengthening Goodyear's compliance programs, managing intellectual property portfolios, and mitigating enterprise risks amid evolving global trade dynamics and sustainability initiatives. Under his guidance, the company's legal team has supported strategic growth, including expansions in electric vehicle tire technologies and partnerships in emerging markets. As Chief Legal Officer, Phillips directs a worldwide team of legal professionals, advising the board and executive leadership on governance, ethics, and high-stakes transactions. A graduate of the University of Michigan with both a B.A. and J.D., he is recognized for his collaborative approach and commitment to fostering a culture of integrity at Goodyear, contributing to the company's resilience and innovation in the competitive tire industry.