Yoshiyuki Morimoto will succeed Asahiko Nishiyama as executive chairman of Bridgestone Americas, effective March 24.
Morimoto’s appointment to this position coincides with his retirement from Bridgestone Corp.’s board of directors and the end of his tenure as assistant to the tiremaker’s senior vice president and his role as chief technology officer, according to Tyres & Accessories.
Upon relinquishing his position within Bridgestone Americas, Nishiyama will take up a number of roles in Bridgestone’s non-tire businesses.