Brian Walker
Katy DicksonThe Board of Directors of Cooper Tire & Rubber Company has named Katy P. Dickson and Brian C. Walker directors of the company.
Dickson is a senior vice president at Mattel Inc., and president of its American Girl subsidiary. Prior to American Girl, where she has been since 2016, Dickson was chief marketing officer for News America Marketing Inc. She spent the majority of her career, more than 23 years, with General Mills, serving in marketing leadership roles of increasing responsibility.
Walker retired this year after 29 years with Herman Miller Inc., 14 of which he was at the helm of the organization serving as president and CEO. Prior roles at Herman Miller included chief operating officer as well as executive vice president and chief financial officer. Under Walker’s leadership, Herman Miller implemented a transformative business strategy, leading the office furnishings category by serving consumers and contractors across a multi-channel platform and positioning Herman Miller as a premium lifestyle brand, according to an announcement.
“Both of these executives bring unique talents, diversity of thinking and a demonstrated ability to drive results by defining and innovating around brands and developing omni-channel experiences that connect consumers to brands in unique ways,” says Cooper Board Chairman Thomas P. Capo.
“As Cooper addresses its opportunity to transform the company through an increasing focus on end consumers, the insights and experience that they bring will be invaluable. The Cooper board traditionally has nine members, yet we are increasing to 10 with the addition of Katy and Brian as we believe their talents will be an immediate and powerful asset to the company. Further, their appointments support our board refreshment process as we prepare for planned succession related to future board member retirements,” Capo says.
