Bridgestone Americas appoints new head of communications

Effective 22 July, Bridgestone Americas will have a new head of communications. Paul Oakley takes on the role of vice-president, communications, and in this capacity will lead Bridgestone’s communications strategy across the Americas.

“At Bridgestone Americas, we are focused on ensuring that as a company, we have an innovative, cohesive and fully integrated communications strategy that engages our stakeholders, supports our brands and protects our corporate reputation,” said Christine Karbowiak, chief administrative officer and executive vice-president, Bridgestone Americas. “I am confident that Paul’s extensive experience in guiding integrated communications for both internal and external stakeholders will be a tremendous asset as we continue to build our reputation and strengthen our engagement strategies across the company.”

Oakley’s background in managing corporate and marketing communications includes his most recent position as a director of global communications and regional public and government affairs at The Dow Chemical Company. During more than 12 years at Dow, he led teams and various employee, marketing, crisis and community communications programs in support of a wide variety of businesses based in Philadelphia, Sao Paulo, Zurich and Houston. Prior to his tenure with Dow, Oakley served as account director with Corporate Technology Communications in Chicago and also worked in various business-to-business account roles with Gibbs and Soell Business Communications in Chicago.