Goodyear shareholders re-elect Keegan, Kramer, 10 other members of board of directors

Goodyear re-elects 12 directors

AKRON, Ohio — Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. shareholders re-elected 12 members of the company’s board of directors at the company’s annual meeting Tuesday.

Among those re-elected were Goodyear Chairman Robert J. Keegan and company President and CEO Richard J. Kramer. Kramer, the former chief operating officer, succeeded Keegan as CEO of the tire maker Tuesday.

Goodyear shareholders also ratified the company’s appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as its accounting firm for 2010.

Company shares rose 75 cents, or 5.8 percent, to $13.71 in midday trading. The stock has ranged from $8.10 to $18.84 over the past year.