I’ve been a proud part of Bridgestone for over 10 years. Since early 2024, I have been Group President and Management Board Chair for Bridgestone EMEA, leading Bridgestone Corporation’s operations in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

I’m also Vice President and Senior Officer of Bridgestone Corporation and our business’s Global Sustainability External Relation Lead – a role that sees me represents Bridgestone EMEA within the Tire Industry Project (TIP), the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) and the Global Platform for Sustainable Natural Rubber (GPSNR).

Prior to that, I was CEO in our region. Taking up the role in January 2020, I led the company through the challenges of the global pandemic and the war in Ukraine, and our ongoing transformation as a business to meet the changing needs of society and our planet. Through pioneering innovation in our core premium tyre business, supporting the adoption of electric mobility, and forming new ecosystem partnerships to find new efficiencies for sustainable mobility, I’m proud to say that Bridgestone EMEA made significant progress against our sustainability targets.

I have a proven track record from over 34 years of international experience. I pride myself on a results-oriented and pragmatic approach to leadership, with a strong focus on digital and innovation, sustainability, strategic thinking and building strong teams.