Bridgestone Americas has hired Gary Nye as director of operations for the company’s Bandag retread business.
In his new position, Nye will lead Bandag brand operational strategies and efforts to enhance franchise operations in the U.S. and globally.
Nye will also work closely with the Bridgestone commercial truck and bus tire team to better join Bridgestone’s commercial division.
Prior to joining Bridgestone Nye served as senior business operations team leader at Mars Petcare North America and spent eight years at Ford Motor Company.
Nye has a Bachelor of Science in computer engineering from Michigan Technological University and an MBA from the University of Michigan.