Yokohama Off-Highway Tires (YOHT) has appointed Mihir Modi as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

Modi will be a member of the Global Executive Committee and report to Nitin Mantri, Head of OHT division of Yokohama Rubber Company, the company said in a statement.

“As we continue on our journey to be a global leader in the OHT segment, it is extremely critical for us to ensure a strong set of systems, processes and investments in finance, amongst other areas. I am happy to welcome Mihir to the leadership team and look forward to working closely with him to further develop a world-class organisation with solid values cued to becoming the customer’s preferred choice," said Mantri.

“The global spread YOHT and the opportunity for impact is immense and I look forward to being part of this growth story," added Modi. 

Modi brings a rich and varied experience of over two decades of working with diverse businesses across continents. He has previously worked with companies such as EY, Novartis Pharma, Godrej Group and Zee Entertainment Enterprises.

YOHT is the consolidated off–the-road/highway business identity of The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd based in Tokyo.