Tokyo (July 28, 2016) - Bridgestone Corporation today announced the following changes in Executive Officers and Corporate Officers.
1. Retiring of Executive officer
(Effective August 31, 2016)
Name |
New |
Former |
Gary GARFIELD |
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Executive Vice President and Executive Officer of Bridgestone Corporation CEO and President, concurrently Executive Chairman of Bridgestone Americas, Inc. |
2. Changing Positions and Responsibilities of Executive officer
(Effective September 1, 2016)
Name |
New |
Former |
Eduardo MINARDI |
Executive Vice President and Executive Officer of Bridgestone Corporation Executive Chairman, concurrently CEO and President of Bridgestone Europe NV/SA Chairman of Bridgestone Americas, Inc. |
Executive Vice President and Executive Officer of Bridgestone Corporation Executive Chairman, concurrently CEO and President of Bridgestone Europe NV/SA |
3. Changing Positions and Responsibilities of Corporate Officers
(Effective September 1, 2016)
Name |
New |
Former |
Gordon KNAPP |
Vice President and Senior Officer of Bridgestone Corporation Member of the Board, CEO and President of Bridgestone Americas, Inc. |
Vice President and Senior Officer of Bridgestone Corporation Member of the Board, Chief Operating Officer of Bridgestone Americas, Inc. |
Bill THOMPSON |
Vice President and Officer of Bridgestone Corporation Member of the Board, Chief Operating Officer of Bridgestone Americas, Inc. |
Vice President and Officer of Bridgestone Corporation Member of the Board, Chief Financial Officer of Bridgestone Americas, Inc. |
About Bridgestone Corporation:
Bridgestone Corporation (BSJ), headquartered in Tokyo, is the world's largest tire and rubber company. In addition to tires for use in a wide variety of applications, it also manufactures a broad range of diversified products, which include industrial rubber and chemical products and sporting goods. Its products are sold in over 150 nations and territories around the world.