Bridgestone/Firestone taps Martini to replace Stuart in OE department

Dec. 12, 2001

Bridgestone/Firestone Americas Holding Inc. has promoted Michael Martini to vice president, North American Consumer Tire, original equipment sales.

Martini replaces Art Stuart, who will retire at the end of the month after 34 years of service with Bridgestone/Firestone.

Martini, who started with the tiremaker in 1977, will report directly to Shu Ishibashi, BFNT executive vice president and president of BFNT's North American consumer tire sales group.

He most recently served as Bridgestone/Firestone senior account executive/global team leader.