Bridgestone India announced that its Managing Director, Parag Satpute, will be assuming a new global role in Bridgestone’s Solutions Business and will be stationed at Amsterdam, Netherlands. He will relinquish his current charge on 1st January 2023. He is succeeded by Stefano Sanchini, who will assume Parag’s role at Bridgestone India.
Stefano Sanchini, moves from his current role as VP Region for Middle East & Africa. He will take up the position of Managing Director, Bridgestone India and will be based out of Pune, India. Stefano has been with Bridgestone since 2017 as Sales Director MEA and was appointed VP Region MEA in 2019.
“I am looking forward to working in India. India is one of the most diverse markets and comes with its own challenges, which the current team has remarkably addressed. As we move into new technologies and mobility solutions, the Indian market will be a focus area,” said Stefano Sanchini.
On his move into a global role, Parag Satpute said, “It has been an enriching experience heading Bridgestone India and working alongside a dedicated team that saw Bridgestone India gain leadership in the Indian market. The last few years have been as rewarding as they have been challenging. I am looking forward to contributing towards Bridgestone’s ambitions as a global leader in mobility solutions.”
Parag assumed the role of Managing Director of Bridgestone India in November 2017. It is during his tenure that Bridgestone India reinforced its position in the Indian market and gained a leadership position.