Bridgestone Americas has promoted John Vincent to president of its Firestone Industrial Products Co. unit, as of June 1.
Vincent replaces Mike Cerio, who is retiring after 38 years with the Bridgestone, including many years in its tire operations. Cerio became president of the diversified group in 2003.
Vincent, who joined Bridgestone in 1982, was once director of Bridgestone’s Dayton unit, and was most recently president of Firestone Polymers Co.