Paolo Ferrari, president and CEO of Bridgestone Americas Inc., is taking on more responsibility as one of two new joint global COOs of parent company Bridgestone Corp.
Dealers can expect new tires and more consistent supply from Bridgestone Americas Inc. in 2022, Bridgestone officials announced during the company's recent, all-digital consumer and commercial tire meeting. "Our shipments are up 15% versus last year" in consumer replacement, says Scott Damon, Bridgestone's chief operating officer.
Bridgestone Americas Inc. has made a number of organizational changes, including promoting Scott Damon to chief operating officer. He will be responsible for Bridgestone's core tire business, which includes the company's consumer, commercial truck and bus, OTR, ag and Latin America segments.
Bridgestone Americas Inc. is providing a one-time, $100 payment to all of its United States-based employees who choose to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
Bridgestone Corp. is showcasing "how Bridgestone innovations will power a more sustainable mobility future" via its interactive Bridgestone World exhibit during this week's CES 2021 event.
Gabriel Asbun succinctly articulated Bridgestone Americas Inc.’s long-term strategy during the company’s all-digital 2020 Consumer Tire Business Meeting, which was held on Nov. 18. “Our number one priority is to continue to create a stronger tire business that will start with delivering the right mix of products to help meet the needs of your customers today, while at the same time investing in tire-centric and mobility solutions for tomorrow."
Paolo Ferrari, president, CEO and COO of Bridgestone Americas Inc., returned to North America at an interesting time. He assumed his current role on Jan. 15, a few months before the COVID-19 pandemic struck the continent.
