Bridgestone tweaks roles of senior managers

ERJ staff report (DS)

Tokyo, following publication of its results for 2008, Bridgestone Corp has made some minor changes to board-level responsibilities.

• Koki Takahashi will no longer be a director, Internal Control Division. he retains his post as Chief Financial Officer.
• Sugio Fukuoka is being seconded to Bridgestone Sports Co., Ltd where he will become CEO and president. He was previously responsible for Diversified Products, Sports and Cycle Business Administration.
• Mikio Masunaga will join the board of directors and take responsibility for the development of Bridgestone's motorsport product development,
• Kazuo Kakehi also joins the board, and retains his role as responsible for Diversified Products
• Osamu Inoue remains on the board, but switches responsibilities to quality management instead of product development,

A series of other appointments and changes in responsibilities were made.

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Press release from Bridgestone