Bridgestone Americas Inc. has named David Colletti president, consumer original equipment tire sales, North America. He will be responsible for long-range planning, sales, operations, marketing and program management for the company's OE channel.
Colletti also will set the growth strategy for Bridgestone's OE business "with a key focus on expanding the company's offering beyond tires to include sustainable mobility solutions," according to Bridgestone officials.
"We are excited to welcome David to the Bridgestone team," says Riccardo Cichi, president, core tire, and chief sales officer.
"David is the right leader to take our original equipment business to the next level as we evolve and expand our offering to help our customers achieve their sustainability goals and deliver a better, more efficient and cleaner mobility future."
Colletti most recently served as vice president, original equipment, technical service and quality assurance for Sumitomo Rubber North America Inc.
In related news, Shannon Quinn - previously president of consumer original equipment tire sales, North America, for Bridgestone - has taken a new assignment "helping shape Bridgestone's strategy with emerging OE customers." She will continue to serve as a member of Bridgestone America's core tire leadership team.
