Bridgestone Americas has appointed Chris Ripani, former executive director of marketing for Bridgestone Commercial Stores Division, as president of its brand Speedco Inc.
Ripani succeeds Scott Damon, who was recently named president of Firestone Industrial Products.
In his new role, Ripani will lead and implement the newly formed growth strategy for Speedco, Bridgestone said.
Ripani started working for Bridgestone in 2001 as a territory sales manager for Bridgestone Commercial Solutions and later worked within the commercial tire division in managing, marketing and communication roles.
He was also a key leader in developing and implementing a go-to-market strategy for GCR Tires & Service, Bridgestone said.