Andrea Manenti leaves Bridgestone as David Almazan becomes North Region, UK head

Andrea Manenti left his position as vice president of Bridgestone North Region on 1 February 2025. He also departed his role as head of the company’s UK and Ireland operations. Bridgestone told Tyres & Accessories that David Almazan, Bridgestone UK & Ireland commercial director, has been promoted to Manenti’s joint role, heading Bridgestone EMEA North Region and the UK and Ireland. Drew Chapman continues in his role as consumer director. Manenti’s departure adds to the list of leadership changes at Bridgestone since the reorganisation of the company’s management structure in February 2024, including the instatement of a new business unit covering Europe, Middle East and Africa.