Bridgestone Americas names Rodabaugh CIO

Taren Rodabaugh has been appointed Bridgestone Americas’ chief information officer, effective 31 August. She is tasked with leading the company’s information technology strategy in support of its ongoing evolution to become a sustainable mobility and advanced solutions company.

Commenting on Rodabaugh’s appointment, Scott Damon, group president, operations, Bridgestone Americas, said: “The role of information technology and data is an integral part of our digital transformation and strategy. Taren and the IT team will continue to be a key component of our strategy as we leverage technology and data to strengthen our core tyre business, accelerate our solutions roadmap and upgrade our digital solutions. Her extensive and diverse technology background will serve her well in this role.”

As CIO, Rodabaugh will be responsible for leading the strategy and operations of Bridgestone Americas Information Technology function and more than 300 employees and contractors in both North America and Latin America. She will develop and execute the future architecture roadmap and evolve the IT delivery model through partnerships with cross-functional leaders across Bridgestone.

Rodabaugh joins Bridgestone Americas from Harley-Davidson, where she most recently served as chief information officer. During her time at Harley-Davidson, she was responsible for digital platform and ERP system modernisations, establishment of key IT performance and security functions and execution of IT organisational transformations. Prior to Harley-Davidson, she held roles with increasing responsibilities at IBM and Deloitte.