Thomas K. Gravalos

Vice-President, Marketing, Motorsport and OE Sales
Pirelli Tire North America

Tom Gravalos is Vice-President of Marketing, Motorsport and OE Sales of Pirelli Tire North America.  He joined the company on September 24, 2007. 

Prior to joining Pirelli, Gravalos was the Director of Sales Development for The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in Akron, Ohio. 

Gravalos has over 30 years of leadership experience in the tire and automotive service business.  He began his management career in retail sales and held field and headquarters merchandising, marketing, pricing, training, operations and sales management positions of increased responsibility.  His leadership positions across all North American channels of distribution included General Manager of Mass Retailers, Director of Corporate Accounts and Director of Consumer Tire Pricing. 

A native of Guadalajara, Tom spent his formative years in Mexico, Spain and Texas before moving to Ohio.  Gravalos graduated from Malone College in Canton, Ohio with a bachelor's degree in business administration.  He received a master's degree in business administration from Bowling Green State University.