Bridgestone America appoints Steve Hoeft as the new President of the Commercial Truck Group division
By Luke Willetts - 9th January 2023
USA – Bridgestone Americas Inc, the Nashville, Tennessee-based subsidiary of Japanese tyre manufacturer, Bridgestone Corporation, has announced it has appointed Steve Hoeft to replace Chris Ripani as president of its Commercial Truck Group division, effective immediately.
Hoeft previously served as Chief Operating Officer (COO) for the Commercial Truck Group at Bridgestone and before that he was Senior Vice President of Brinks Inc. His new role will see him implement a market strategy for the company’s Truck & Bus Radial (TBR) business, working closely with OEMs and fleet customers to expand the business.