Tyre manufacturer Bridgestone India, a fully owned subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation, has announced the appointment of Hiroshi Yoshizane as the new managing director.

Hiroshi has taken over from Stefano Sanchini as the Managing Director for India, who will be moving to the role of VP Consumer Replacement for Europe. Stefano was appointed to the post in January 2023.

“We are pleased to introduce Mr. Hiroshi Yoshizane as Managing Director, Bridgestone India! A heartfelt thank you to Mr. Stefano Sanchini for his exceptional leadership. Wishing our new leadership continued success in propelling us towards shaping a sustainable future of mobility,” reads a company post o Linkedin.

Before being named Bridgestone India MD, Yoshizane served Bridgestone Japan in various leadership positions. He last served as Executive Vice President of Solution Business, Retail & Service Business in Bridgestone Tire Solution Japan Co., Ltd.