The Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. announced that the company decided to make the following changes in responsibilities of senior management. The changes will become effective as of May 1, 2013.

As of May 1, 2013 Hikomitsu Noji will be appointed as President and Representative Director, CEO of Yokohama Tire Corporation, CEO of Yokohama Corporation of North America from current position of President and Representative Director and Yasushi Tanaka will be appointed as Managing Corporate Officer, Assistant to President of Tire Business from current position of Managing Corporate Officer, CEO of Yokohama Tire Corporation, CEO of Yokohama Corporation of America, CEO of Yokohama Corporation of North America.