Bridgestone, a Japanese tire manufacturer, has appointed Stefano Sanchini as head of its Indian operations effective January 1, 2019. He succeeds Parag Satpute, who moves to Amsterdam (Netherlands) to take on a new global role in Bridgestone's Solutions Business, according to a company statement.
Sanchini is currently VP Region Middle East and Africa. According to the company, Satpute will step down from his current position on January 1, 2023 and Sanchini will take over on that date.
“As we develop new technologies and mobility solutions, the Indian market is becoming an area of focus and I am happy to be here as we distribute these solutions to the huge Indian customer base,” said Sanchini.