Bridgestone UK and Ireland has announced a significant leadership change with the departure of Andrea Manenti, who has served as Vice President of Bridgestone North Region since 2020. His exit, effective from 1st February 2025, marks the end of a tenure that saw him navigate the company through one of the industry’s most challenging periods.
Throughout his time at Bridgestone, Manenti played a pivotal role in strengthening the company’s business in the UK and Ireland. His leadership was instrumental in steering the North Region through the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic while maintaining a strong focus on growth and customer relationships. His contributions have been widely recognised as invaluable to Bridgestone's operations, people, and wider business strategy.
With Manenti’s departure, Bridgestone has confirmed that Drew Chapman will continue in his position as Consumer Director, while David Almazan remains in his role as Commercial Director. In addition, Almazan will now take on the additional responsibility of Region Head for the UK and Ireland, ensuring continuity in leadership.
As Bridgestone moves forward, the leadership team will focus on sustaining the momentum built under Manenti’s tenure, continuing to drive innovation and strengthen relationships with customers across the UK and Ireland.
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