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THRIVE by Bridgestone AmericasThe Fleet Frontier: How the Bridgestone Commercial Truck Group is Evolving with its CustomersThe idea of a fleet may bring to mind a very specific type of vehicle for some people. But the reality in the modern world of mobility is that fleets truly come in all shapes and sizes. In the latest episode of THRIVE, host Keith Cawley explores the changing world of commercial tire and fleet solutions with two of Bridgestone’s top experts – Steve Hoeft, President of the Commercial Truck Group for Bridgestone Americas, and Brian Cunningham, Vice President of Fleet Solutions Customer Success for Bridgestone Mobility Solutions. From traditional tractor trailers to emerging home delivery services, Steve and Brian...
2024-06-0636 minTHRIVE by Bridgestone AmericasFrom Tires to Tiger: How Golf Serves as a Brand and Innovation Platform for BridgestoneIt was only four years after its founding as a rubber and tire company that Bridgestone produced its first golf ball. Nearly 90 years later, Bridgestone Golf continues to serve the Bridgestone brand both as a promotional platform and a showcase for material science innovation. Join host Keith Cawley and Dan Murphy, President of Bridgestone Golf, to discover the parallels that connect Bridgestone tire technology to golf ball development – with a little research and development help from golf legends like Tiger Woods.
2024-04-2933 minTHRIVE by Bridgestone AmericasRubber Reimagined: Bridgestone Reaches for New Innovation through Soft RoboticsWhen you think of robots, most envision the rigid movements of the metallic, stiff machines popularized in TV and movies. But there is a very different and more realistic image that comes to mind for Hiroki Nakayama and the team at Bridgestone Soft Robotics Ventures. While exhibiting this exploratory technology at CES 2024, Nakayama-san joins THRIVE host Keith Cawley to explain how our rubber, material science, and friction expertise make Bridgestone a natural fit for this space. Listen along to explore more about how Bridgestone Soft Robotics Ventures views the dynamic realm of this innovation, its applications, and it’s po...
2024-04-1531 minTHRIVE by Bridgestone AmericasDriving Change: Bridgestone and Truckers Against Trafficking Unite to Combat a Global CrisisHuman trafficking is a global crisis impacting more than 50 million victims as of 2023. With a connected network of customers and partners always moving across America’s roadways, transportation industry leaders like Bridgestone can play a critical role in the fight. In this episode of THRIVE from CES 2024, Esther Goetsch, Executive Director of Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT), and Josh Holland, Vice President of Dealer Operations for Bridgestone Mobility Solutions, join host Keith Cawley to discuss how TAT and Bridgestone working together to raise awareness of the problem and drive change.
2024-04-0130 minTHRIVE by Bridgestone AmericasRacing into the Future: How Bridgestone is Evolving its Motorsports MindsetMotorsports have long been a proving ground and mobile lab for leaders in the automotive industry, and Bridgestone is no different. But in line with its vision for the future and long-term targets, the company is increasingly focusing its racing energy in emerging motorsports platforms that are trying to drive innovation in alternative and more sustainable mobility – such as the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge. In the latest episode of THRIVE recorded at CES 2024, host Keith Cawley chats with Todd Uchida, Director of the Bridgestone Motorsports Division in Japan, and Matthew Albert, captain of the Éclipse ÉTS World Solar Challenge team...
2024-03-1831 minTHRIVE by Bridgestone AmericasAn Aligned Vision: Bridgestone and Penske Working Together to Co-Create the Future of Mobility With a shared history in motorsports and a common vision for a more sustainable future, Penske and Bridgestone continue to travel similar paths to drive change in the mobility industry. In this episode live from CES 2024, THRIVE host Keith Cawley chats with Bill Combs, Vice President of Sustainability at Penske, and Mark Metoki, Executive Director of Sustainability Enabling Solutions for Bridgestone, about areas of collaboration, co-creation, and shared learning where these two historic companies are working closely together to advance operations and innovation both within their own businesses and across the mobility ecosystem.
2024-02-1936 minTHRIVE by Bridgestone AmericasThe Driver-less Future: Bridgestone and Kodiak Robotics Explore Autonomous Road AheadTHRIVE kicks off season 7 at CES 2024 by exploring the rapid advancement of autonomous vehicle technologies with Don Burnette, CEO and founder of Kodiak Robotics, and Cassiano Polycarpo, Director of Original Equipment Account Management for Bridgestone Mobility Solutions. Don shares his journey from the early days at Google's self-driving team to founding Kodiak Robotics, while Cassiano explains how Bridgestone is making an impact on these technologies. Between current breakthroughs and a critical role to be played by tires, the future is now for both Kodiak and Bridgestone when it comes to bringing driver-less vehicles to the road.
2024-02-0531 min
Another Golf Podcast presented by Bridgestone GolfThe 2024 PGA Show Recap episodeGet your coffee and get ready to hear all the insider info about Bridgestone Golf! The 2024 PGA Show is a wrap and the team discusses the brand new product launching coming soon! President & CEO Dan Murphy stops in to talk about his many years at the Show and the state of the industry. Then, Director of Marketing David Vogrin spills the tea on all the new products launching! Find Your Golf Ball Fit - GET FITTwitter - @bridgestonegolfFacebook - Bridgestone GolfInstagram - @bridgestonegolf
2024-01-3130 minTHRIVE by Bridgestone AmericasBridgestone West: CEO Paolo Ferrari Outlines Objectives and Opportunities for New Global StructureIn October 2023, Bridgestone introduced the next chapter in its global strategy with the formation of Bridgestone West. In this episode of THRIVE, CEO Paolo Ferrari sits down with Keith Cawley to explain the drivers of this dynamic integration, which is bringing together Bridgestone businesses and functions across the Americas, Europe, Middle East, and Africa. Paolo shares how this new global structure will accelerate business opportunities, expand synergies, and foster best practice sharing across the regions to help deliver Bridgestone’s vision to become a sustainable solutions company.
2023-11-2736 minTHRIVE by Bridgestone AmericasThe Golden Q: Bridgestone’s Quest for Quality and Commitment to ExcellenceQuality is a word that carries immense importance at Bridgestone, but it can mean different things to different people. Join THRIVE host Keith Cawley as he quizzes quality leaders about the crucial role their team plays in fulfilling Bridgestone's mission. Chris Lasko, Chief Quality Officer, and Nick Turk, the Executive Director of Quality Operations, join Keith to discuss how quality spans the enterprise, sets the tone for customer experience, and connects the dots across a massive enterprise to ensure Bridgestone’s unyielding standards are achieved at all times.
2023-10-2332 min
PIONEERS by Bridgestone EMIABridgestone World Solar Challenge: the world's toughest solar car raceTake a look under the bonnet of hardest solar car challenge on the planet with those taking part in this spectacular race.Bridgestone Corporation is the title sponsor of the World Solar Challenge 2023, a competition for teams to design, build, and compete with solar-powered vehicles in the world’s foremost solar technology and advanced engineering challenge. The event taking place at the end of October takes contestants over 3,000 kilometres from Darwin to Adelaide – experiencing differing terrains and conditions across Australia. Teams competing in the World Solar Challenge showca...
2023-10-1124 minAnother Golf Podcast presented by Bridgestone GolfThe Matt Kuchar EpisodeKOOOOOCH joins AGP to discuss team golf with Tiger (and the famous Fresh Prince of Bel-Air handshake), golf with his family and his amazing history with Bridgestone Golf. Find Your Golf Ball Fit - GET FITTwitter - @bridgestonegolfFacebook - Bridgestone GolfInstagram - @bridgestonegolf
2023-06-2728 minTHRIVE by Bridgestone AmericasLet’s Get Down to (Sustainable) Business: Driving toward Bridgestone’s future goals through material science, circularity, partnerships and moreTeams across Bridgestone are increasingly focused on helping the company advance toward its long-term sustainability goals, but one group in particular has this pursuit more explicitly outlined in its name. From developing new demo tires with 75% recycled and renewable materials to forging partnerships that seek to unlock new possibilities for end-of-life tires, the Sustainable Business Office is tasked with identifying, innovating, evaluating, and incubating exploratory opportunities that can drive value for society and our customers. Erik Seidel, Vice President of the Sustainable Business Office, and Marcela Castaño, Lead Applied Researcher of Sustainable Materials and Circular Economy, join host K...
2023-05-1533 minTHRIVE by Bridgestone AmericasBridgestone focusing on Ecology, Energy & Beyond through its Green ManufacturingBridgestone is doubling down on ensuring both its processes and products make a positive environmental impact as it continues its journey to become a sustainable solutions company. In addition to advancing smart manufacturing with cutting edge technologies, Bridgestone is driving innovative environmental projects in manufacturing to make further progress against its bold long-term sustainability goals. This episode features Greg Harris, Vice President of Manufacturing Engineering, and Nick Ramos, Executive Director of Environmental Affairs, two leaders leaning into cross-functional collaboration to push plans related to energy, ecology, and beyond that can help make a lasting impact on our planet.
2023-05-0131 minAnother Golf Podcast presented by Bridgestone GolfThe St Andre EpisodeThe St Andre team swings by Bridgestone HQ for a tour and to discuss hanging out with Tiger and more! Find Your Golf Ball Fit - GET FITTwitter - @bridgestonegolfFacebook - Bridgestone GolfInstagram - @bridgestonegolf
2023-04-2741 minTHRIVE by Bridgestone AmericasAge of ENLITENment: COO Scott Damon Shares How ENLITEN is Driving Strategy Across BridgestoneThe base concept of the newly-introduced term ENLITEN is the same for everyone at Bridgestone: a complete focus on maximizing both performance and sustainability. However, it can mean something different depending on the audience, serving as an internal operational mindset that influences end-to-end activities across our entire company, as well as an external designation for premium products and solutions that feature our most innovative materials and technology. In this episode, Bridgestone Americas COO Scott Damon offers enlightenment to help simplify the world of ENLITEN and beyond.
2023-04-1724 minAnother Golf Podcast presented by Bridgestone GolfThe Joe Lacava EpisodeJoe Lacava joins Another Golf Podcast as he steps off Augusta National after a practice round with Tiger. We discuss preparation for the week, past Masters wins with Fred and Tiger, and more!Find Your Golf Ball Fit - GET FITTwitter - @bridgestonegolfFacebook - Bridgestone GolfInstagram - @bridgestonegolf
2023-04-0525 minTHRIVE by Bridgestone AmericasGetting Smart: How Embracing New Tech Drives Continuous Improvement in Bridgestone ManufacturingAt Bridgestone, how we operate is just as critical as what we produce. In pioneering sustainable solutions for a digital world, we’re making investments that accelerate smart manufacturing and make our operations safer, more efficient, and more data driven. In this episode, host Keith Cawley chats with Andy Warren, Senior Manager of Engineering Services Support, and Joe Wilson, Director of Maintenance and Plant Support, about a world of new technologies in our manufacturing plants that include robot dogs, extended reality, 3D mapping and more.
2023-04-0331 minAnother Golf Podcast presented by Bridgestone GolfThe Tiger and Fred EpisodeThe dynamic duo of Tiger Woods and Fred Couples stop by Another Golf Podcast to discuss a multitude of topics. Presidents Cup, Bridgestone Golf ball usage, reaching number 1 in the world and much more was discussed. Find Your Golf Ball Fit - GET FITTwitter - @bridgestonegolfFacebook - Bridgestone GolfInstagram - @bridgestonegolf
2023-03-3030 minAnother Golf Podcast presented by Bridgestone GolfThe Tiger and Fred EpisodeThe dynamic duo of Tiger Woods and Fred Couples stop by Another Golf Podcast to discuss a multitude of topics. Presidents Cup, Bridgestone Golf ball usage, reaching number 1 in the world and much more was discussed. Find Your Golf Ball Fit - GET FITTwitter - @bridgestonegolfFacebook - Bridgestone GolfInstagram - @bridgestonegolf
2023-03-3024 min
PIONEERS by Bridgestone EMIAWhy are EVs so expensive?Sales of electric vehicles have been increasing steadily, with one in ten new cars sold now powered by electricity. However, the price of electric vehicles means the market currently is not currently accessible to all. With the EU proposing a ban on sales of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030, then new car buyers will have no choice but to switch to electric. But with limited options in the ‘affordable car range’ – under €30k – will consumers be able to meet these demands? In this episode, our host, Ginny Buckley of Electryfying.com asks A...
2023-03-2016 minAnother Golf Podcast presented by Bridgestone GolfThe World Long Drive EpisodeBuckle up folks! We are talking WLD, USGA and R&D notices, ANWA, Masters and MORE! We bring in two of the longest hitter in the world, Averee Dovsek and Ryan Reisbeck, to talk WLD!Find Your Golf Ball Fit - GET FITTwitter - @bridgestonegolfFacebook - Bridgestone GolfInstagram - @bridgestonegolf
2023-03-1750 min
PIONEERS by Bridgestone EMIAHow data can lead a mobility revolutionIn-vehicle data contains multitudes of information: advising on when the vehicle needs servicing, brakes checking, and tyres need changing. This data has an enormous impact on road safety – reducing the need for manual checks and keeping drivers safe, along with providing critical information to city and transport planners to use when developing infrastructure solutions. Data will play even more of a leading role in the future. Connected vehicles will be able to inform other drivers of accidents or issues along the route, so they can make a considered choice when planning how best to get to their des...
2023-03-0612 minTHRIVE by Bridgestone AmericasPositioning Women to Thrive: How Bridgestone’s First ERG Helped Pave the Way for ProgressThe Bridgestone Women’s Initiative Network, or BWIN for short, was created in 2016 as the company’s first Employee Resource Group (ERG). With a mission to position women to thrive and lead at Bridgestone, BWIN has since expanded its membership into the thousands across borders and business units. Additionally, the group has provided a foundational framework for the creation of other ERGs and played a pivotal role in championing the company’s broader DE&I initiatives. In celebration of International Women’s Day, THRIVE host Keith Cawley welcomes BWIN President, Sarah Daley, and Vice President, Taz Kalolwala, to discuss BWIN’s f...
2023-03-0624 minAnother Golf Podcast presented by Bridgestone GolfThe Chris Gotterup EpisodeThe Haskins Award winner, Chris Gotterup, inks a deal with Bridgestone Golf and joins the pod to discuss his future goals, playing on TOUR while in college and his new golf ball, the TOUR B X!Find Your Golf Ball Fit - GET FITTwitter - @bridgestonegolfFacebook - Bridgestone GolfInstagram - @bridgestonegolf
2023-03-0326 minAnother Golf Podcast presented by Bridgestone GolfThe Lexi Thompson EpisodeWe catch up with major champion Lexi Thompson to talk about heated family rounds, her first major at TWELVE years old and we ask if she feel like a veteran at 28-years-old on the LPGA TOUR!Find Your Golf Ball Fit - GET FITTwitter - @bridgestonegolfFacebook - Bridgestone GolfInstagram - @bridgestonegolf
2023-02-1727 minTHRIVE by Bridgestone AmericasTHRIVE at CES: Bridgestone “Smart Corner” Driving a Smoother, Safer Future for A-EVsTHRIVE Season 5’s opening road trip to CES 2023 closes with a deep dive into one a marquee displays in the Bridgestone booth that demonstrates how tire, smart sensor, and Firestone Airide technology are being integrated to create one advanced mobility solution. Host Keith Cawley is joined by two Bridgestone teammates – Kevin Scheifele, Strategic Innovation Design Lead, and Terence Wei, Senior Manager of Advanced Solutions – to discuss how this new and innovative project unifies the development of tires and air springs into a connected, smart corner concept that will make the journey smoother, safer and more efficient for autonomous and electr...
2023-02-1317 minPIONEERS by Bridgestone EMIAWhat impact could a recession have on mobility and innovation?With parts of Europe predicted to be in recession in 2023, this episode of the Pioneers podcast will explore what happened the last time recession hit to the automotive industry and what we can learn to help navigate this one. How will this impact on emerging forms of mobility and newcomers to the industry? Will some markets do better, and others fare worse? And will how a financial crisis impact the shift to electric cars? Joining our host, Ginny Buckley (Founder and CEO of Electrifying.com) is: Simone Bocchi (Bridgestone EMIA’s Dir...
2023-02-0718 minAnother Golf Podcast presented by Bridgestone GolfThe PGA Show EpisodeThis episode features two big brain Bridgestone Golf people! First, President & CEO Dan Murphy stops by to discuss the state of the golf industry and Bridgestone Golf. Then the guy in charge of all the products, Elliot Mellow, talks about all the new goods launching this year! it's a product announcement bonanza! Find Your Golf Ball Fit - GET FITTwitter - @bridgestonegolfFacebook - Bridgestone GolfInstagram - @bridgestonegolf
2023-02-0330 minTHRIVE by Bridgestone AmericasTHRIVE at CES: Bridgestone and AWS Team Up to Advance Sustainable Mobility through Connection, Data & Insights THRIVE Season 5 is starting on the road with host Keith Cawley bringing listeners bite-size episodes from CES 2023. In this first episode, we visit the Amazon Web Services (AWS) booth to dig deep into the world of data and insights with Wendy Bauer, general manager of AWS Automotive and Manufacturing. Learn how AWS is leveraging cloud and connected technologies to accelerate innovation, and how they are partnering together with Bridgestone to create a more efficient and sustainable mobility ecosystem of the future.
2023-01-2313 minAnother Golf Podcast presented by Bridgestone GolfThe PGA Show EpisodeThis episode features two big brain Bridgestone Golf people! First, President & CEO Dan Murphy stops by to discuss the state of the golf industry and Bridgestone Golf. Then the guy in charge of all the products, Elliot Mellow, talks about all the new goods launching this year! it's a product announcement bonanza! Find Your Golf Ball Fit - GET FITTwitter - @bridgestonegolfFacebook - Bridgestone GolfInstagram - @bridgestonegolf
2023-01-1930 minAnother Golf Podcast presented by Bridgestone GolfThe Hannah and Fred EpisodeWe talk to up-and-coming professional golfers Hannah Gregg and Fredrik Lindblom about life on the road (together), grinding for starts and status, why they play Bridgestone, healthy competitiveness and much more! Find Your Golf Ball Fit - GET FITTwitter - @bridgestonegolfFacebook - Bridgestone GolfInstagram - @bridgestonegolf
2023-01-1954 minAnother Golf Podcast presented by Bridgestone GolfThe Fred Couples EpisodeThe smoothest swing in all golf, Fred Couples, stops by Another Golf Podcast to discuss Bridgestone, his record breaking 60, his close relationship with Tiger, binging Peaky Blinders & Downton Abbey and so much more! Find Your Golf Ball Fit - GET FITTwitter - @bridgestonegolfFacebook - Bridgestone GolfInstagram - @bridgestonegolf
2023-01-0541 minAnother Golf Podcast presented by Bridgestone GolfThe Jason Day EpisodeJason Day joins Another Golf Podcast in a candid interview where he discusses his relationship with Tiger, being #1 in the world, the struggles that being #1 entails and more!Find Your Golf Ball Fit - GET FITTwitter - @bridgestonegolfFacebook - Bridgestone GolfInstagram - @bridgestonegolf
2022-12-2238 minAnother Golf Podcast presented by Bridgestone GolfThe Tiger Woods EpisodeTiger Woods is our first guest on Another Golf Podcast where he talks about his Fred Couples relationship, the end of the balata golf ball, his Ball Fitting, being a father and much more!Find Your Golf Ball Fit - GET FITTwitter - @bridgestonegolfFacebook - Bridgestone GolfInstagram - @bridgestonegolf
2022-12-0842 minAnother Golf Podcast presented by Bridgestone GolfIntroducing || Another Golf Podcast presented by BridgestoneSet your reminders for December 7th! First guest, Tiger Woods! Find Your Golf Ball Fit - GET FITTwitter - @bridgestonegolfFacebook - Bridgestone GolfInstagram - @bridgestonegolf
2022-11-2900 minTHRIVE by Bridgestone AmericasPrepared to Perform: How Bridgestone Ultra High Performance and Motorcycle Tires Serve the Need for SpeedWhether rolling on four wheels or two, enthusiast drivers pour their time, money and passion into automotive pursuits, and they deserve tires that reward these investments. THRIVE host Keith Cawley chats with Ian McKenney, Senior Product Manager for Consumer Tire, and Jared Williams, General Manager of Motorcycle Products in the U.S. and Canada, about how Bridgestone is doubling down on the ultra-high performance (UHP) tires that are necessary for this lifestyle.
2022-10-3131 minTHRIVE by Bridgestone AmericasGoing Off the Road: How Bridgestone’s Biggest Tires Raise the Bar for Performance, Technology and ServiceIn our world of tires, what you see carrying cars and trucks in your daily travels is just the beginning. One of Bridgestone’s most premium tire portfolios is off the road – literally. The Off the Road (OTR) tire business supports vital industries that operate in the most grueling conditions, including mining and construction. This is where you’ll find the biggest tires that Bridgestone makes, as well as some of the company’s biggest technology breakthroughs. Keith Cawley talks to Rob Seibert, President of Off the Road, and Grok Gates, Director of Business Development for Off the Road Mobility...
2022-10-1725 minTHRIVE by Bridgestone AmericasBe Well: How Bridgestone is Meeting and Supporting Teammates on their Wellness JourneyThere is no debating that events of the past few years have altered our professional and personal lives. In response to these shifts, a more open and dynamic conversation is growing around personal well-being, as well as the role employers play in supporting their employees. In this episode, Keith Cawley talks with two well-being experts at Bridgestone: Molly Colli, Director of Benefits Administration and Operations, and Mark Cecil, Director of Health and Well-being Benefits Strategy, about how Bridgestone is working to meet teammates where they are with physical, emotional or financial well-being resources that can help them thrive.
2022-10-0325 minTHRIVE by Bridgestone AmericasBRAVO: Offering Fellowship, Service and Support to Veterans and Allies at BridgestoneBridgestone Americas Veterans Organization, or BRAVO for short, is an Employee Resource Group that not only plays a major role in helping the company recruit and retain teammates with military service, but it also invites both veterans and non-veterans to unite in a fellowship of service. In this episode of THRIVE, the group’s President and Vice President, Joe Bailey and Marty Morrison, offer listeners an overview of BRAVO’s journey, it’s objectives, and its ongoing activities at Bridgestone.
2022-09-1928 minTHRIVE by Bridgestone AmericasCredit Due: How Bridgestone Built its Own Payment Solution to Help CustomersDid you know Bridgestone has its own payment solutions company? CFNA was founded in the late 1970s to provide customers with financing help for auto care. Considering 50% of Americans are ill prepared for surprise costs of $500 or more, CFNA has proven to be a financing lifeline to customers for five decades. Learn more about how CFNA fits into Bridgestone in this episode of THRIVE when host Keith Cawley chats with Brian Zempel, President of CFNA.
2022-09-0631 minTHRIVE by Bridgestone AmericasWhat Really Matters: Bridgestone Shifts Brand Voice to Purpose over PerformanceIn the first episode of THRIVE season 4, Sara Correa, Chief Marketing Officer for Bridgestone Americas, introduces Bridgestone’s succinct new brand voice: What Really Matters. The multi-channel behavioral platform is a new approach for the iconic brand, which is shifting its marketing to focus on actions over advertisements and purpose over performance. Learn more about how it will help Bridgestone tell its mobility and sustainability stories, engage it’s wide-ranging stakeholders, and deliver on its North Star and the Bridgestone E8 Commitment.
2022-08-2228 minPIONEERS by Bridgestone EMIAEV adoption - the global raceSales of electric cars doubled globally in 2021 to a new record of 6.6 million, with Europe and China driving most of that growth.But the situation is very different from region to region.Different terrains, market challenges, and approaches to legislation and charging infrastructure mean that uptake varies greatly depending on where you are in the world.In this episode, our host Ginny Buckley discusses global rates of EV adoption with Mariska Matadin, Global Business Development Manager EV, Strategy & Incubation at Bridgestone Mobility Solutions, and Thuthuka Hadebe, Project Manager at Bridgestone South Africa.
2022-08-2218 minTHRIVE by Bridgestone AmericasRacing to the Future: Bridgestone Advanced Tire Production Center marks a new chapter in the Rubber CityBridgestone’s roots in the Rubber City of Akron, Ohio date back more than 120 years through the Firestone brand, and significant investments over the past few decades have further solidified this region as the home of Bridgestone Americas research and development well into the future. Now in 2022, the company is also ready to add a new chapter to its storied history of race tire manufacturing in the Akron area with the opening of the new Advanced Tire Production Center (ATPC). In this episode, THRIVE goes on the road to speak with Dan Peterman, Senior Manager of Race Tire Manufacturing, an...
2022-06-1333 minTHRIVE by Bridgestone AmericasAiring it Out: Bridgestone Moving Ahead with Plans for Airfree TiresWhile the structure, technology and performance of tires has evolved significantly over time, the one constant for more than a century has been the air required for it to function. But as Bridgestone considers the future of mobility, the introduction of non-pneumatic tires – or airfree tires – would be a significant breakthrough for safety, efficiency, maintenance, and sustainability. In this episode, THRIVE goes on the road to the Bridgestone Americas Technical Center in Akron, Ohio to chat with Jon Kimpel, Vice President of Extended Mobility Solutions, and Brandon Nelson, Manager of Advanced Extended Mobility Technology, about where Bridgestone is focusing its...
2022-05-3128 minTHRIVE by Bridgestone AmericasThe Bridgestone E8 Commitment: Creating a more sustainable society for future generationsBridgestone has outlined a vision to provide value to society and its customers in the future as a sustainable solutions company. Now through its global Bridgestone E8 Commitment, the company is more clearly defining that value with eight focus areas - energy, ecology, efficiency, extension, economy, emotion, ease, and empowerment. Bridgestone Americas President and CEO Paolo Ferrari joins THRIVE to further explain the Bridgestone E8 Commitment, how it connects to our BSAM North Star, and how it will guide our global decision-making to earn the trust of future generations.
2022-05-1632 minPIONEERS by Bridgestone EMIAWomen in automotive and developing future leadersJust under a quarter of employees in Europe's automotive sector are women. Yet, as our experience within Bridgestone shows, when female talent is empowered, it makes a real difference to our business.In this episode, our host, Ginny Buckley, Founder of Electrifying.com, spoke to: Melinda Topolcsik, Plant Manager, President & Managing Director at Bridgestone’s factory in Hungary, An Vergauwen, HR Business Partner Sales and Marketing for Bridgestone in Europe, and Kim Dorr, Centre Manager for In Town Automotive, one of Bridgestone’s First Stop retail network partners in t...
2022-05-0825 minTHRIVE by Bridgestone AmericasCo-Creating the Future: Bridgestone shaping a focused portfolio through strategic investments, acquisitions and moreBridgestone knows collaboration, not isolation, is the key to realizing its transformation into a sustainable solutions company. Michael Molitor and Charlotte Ammouri are part of the corporate development team responsible for helping identify, cultivate and execute strategic investments, partnerships and more – and they’ve had a busy few months. The duo sits down with host Keith Cawley to discuss the run of recent moves that are shaping Bridgestone’s portfolio around co-creation and mutual value in the emerging technology and sustainability spaces.
2022-05-0228 minTHRIVE by Bridgestone AmericasFrom Zoomer to Boomer: BNEXT helping to grow and connect leaders across all generations at BridgestoneCreating an Employee Resource Group (ERG) for young professionals at Bridgestone looking to grow and develop seemed straightforward when BNEXTGEN was formed in 2018, but the group soon realized there was significant appetite and opportunity to continuously learn and network across all age groups in our company. Now renamed BNEXT, the group is embracing a broader focus on cultivating Bridgestone leaders throughout our multi-generational workforce. In this episode, host Keith Cawley sits down with two its leaders – Derryl Collett, Inclusion Business Specialist in BSAM’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Center of Excellence, and Matthew Trautman, Finance Director for Firestone Industrial Products – to lea...
2022-04-1829 minPIONEERS by Bridgestone EMIAAutomotive start-ups: A new eraIncredible advancements in technology, changing customer needs, huge data availability and evolving regulations are all driving change across the spectrum from personal cars to shared mobility and micro-mobility. A wave of new automotive start-ups are entering the market working at rapid pace to bring new products and solutions to the market - and challenging traditional business models as they go!Our host, Ginny Buckley, CEO of Electrifying, spoke to Adrien Thormann, Head of Total Solution Package, James McMurray, Key Account Manager OE Sales and Niels Vos, Senior Product Manager BMS, from the Bridgestone EMIA team about working with...
2022-03-3122 minTHRIVE by Bridgestone AmericasThe Emerging Lane: Bridgestone’s Approach to Collaboration with New, Innovative OEMsWith battery electric and hybrid vehicles estimated to represent more than half of U.S. new cars sales by 2030, new electric vehicle startups are disrupting the car parc to drive innovation with and against the traditional automotive giants. Our host Keith Cawley explores Bridgestone’s strategy for identifying and working with these emerging original equipment manufacturers (eOEMs) in a conversation with Cassiano Polycarpo, Director of OE Business Development for Bridgestone, and Brooke Helsley, Director of Service Merchandising and Strategic Planning for Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO).
2022-03-2123 minTHRIVE by Bridgestone AmericasBeing Direct: How Bridgestone is Revolutionizing Auto Care through New, Mobile ServiceBringing the garage to you. That’s precisely what Bridgestone’s newest business – Firestone Direct – is accomplishing with a new mobile tire and vehicle service that offers tire installation and repair, oil changes, brake work, and more to customers at the comforts of their home or office. In this episode, Keith Cawley explores how Firestone Direct is reimagining auto care through a conversation with mobile specialist, Chris Allard, and Bridgestone’s business lead for Mobile Tire and Service, Angie Oleson.
2022-03-0726 minTHRIVE by Bridgestone AmericasBe Bold at Bridgestone: Cultivating an Empowered, Inclusive Community for Black and African American TeammatesBridgestone’s Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) have a big influence on our workplace culture where teammates are free to be their authentic selves. In celebration of Black History Month, host Keith Cawley chats with two leaders from BBOLD, our ERG for Black and African-American teammates and their allies. Kristy Offitt, Senior Counsel for Labor and Employment, and Don Frost, Senior Project Manager, discuss what BBOLD has meant to them personally, as well as the impact BBOLD is looking to make in the company now and in the future.
2022-02-2126 minTHRIVE by Bridgestone AmericasWhat’s Old Becomes New: How Retreading is leading Bridgestone’s sustainability transformationIn 1957, at a time when the term sustainability was relatively unknown, Bridgestone’s Bandag business began pioneering the concept of retreading tires. Since then, its efforts to extend tire life have kept 300 million tires out of the waste stream. In 2021 alone, Bandag’s retreading of 6 million tires saved 4.8 Billion kWh in new tire production, which is enough energy to power over 160 million homes. Our host Keith Cawley sits down with two of Bridgestone’s retread leaders – Jason Roanhouse, Executive Director of Bandag Operations, and Christine Reagan, the Commercial Retread Solutions Lead on Bridgestone’s Extended Mobility Team– to better understand how...
2022-02-0725 minPIONEERS by Bridgestone EMIAElectric and alternative-energy vehiclesMobility is undergoing a rapid shift towards electric vehicles on a global scale. In the first episode of PIONEERS, our host Ginny Buckley is joined by Christophe de Valroger (Vice President Retail), Simone Rando (Head of Consumer Tyre Development) and Taco van der Leij (Vice President, Webfleet Solutions Europe) at Bridgestone EMIA. Learn how Bridgestone is supporting the adoption of electric vehicles by through tyre technology, fleet solutions and an EV-ready retail and service network.
2022-02-0424 min
PIONEERS by Bridgestone EMIAAn introduction to the new podcast with Ginny BuckleyA teaser for the first episode of PIONEERS by Bridgestone EMIA from our host Ginny Buckley.
2022-01-2800 minTHRIVE by Bridgestone AmericasDigital Days: How technology is shaping the future of BridgestoneTo kick off season three, host Keith Cawley invites Taren Rodabaugh, Chief Information Officer at Bridgestone Americas, to the THRIVE studio for our first in-person podcast to talk technology and the digital transformation taking place both in and around Bridgestone. They discuss how this digitalization is impacting our workplace and our North Star strategy, what is on the horizon for Bridgestone IT in 2022, and how Taren approaches leading diverse and hybrid teams in an ever evolving environment.
2022-01-2426 minTHRIVE by Bridgestone AmericasConnecting the Dots of our North Star: A Conversation with Bridgestone Americas CTO Nizar TriguiIn the final episode of season two, host Keith Cawley talks to Nizar Trigui, Chief Technology Officer and Group President of Solutions Businesses at Bridgestone Americas, about how the various topics of conversation on season 1 and 2 of THRIVE truly connect within one overall strategy that is bringing our North Star to life. Nizar explores our approach and activity related to research and development, investments and partnerships, sustainability and circular economy, and more to provide insight into how Bridgestone is truly moving the world ahead by leading a revolution in mobility.
2021-10-2529 minTHRIVE by Bridgestone AmericasFleet Future: How Bridgestone’s Acquisition of Azuga Advances its Mobility Solutions StrategyIn September of 2021, Bridgestone Americas accelerated its mobility solutions journey by acquiring Azuga, a Silicon Valley-based technology company revolutionizing fleet management in the U.S. with a powerful platform that provides insights and data analytics for vehicle operations and driver behavior. THRIVE host Keith Cawley dives into this exciting partnership with Azuga’s Founder and CEO, Ananth Rani, and Bridgestone’s President of Mobility Solutions and Fleet Management, Brian Goldstine to discuss Azuga’s story, why Bridgestone was its ideal fit, and how both sides are working together to create the most sustainable and intelligent mobility solutions of the future
2021-10-1124 minTHRIVE by Bridgestone AmericasB~UNIDOS: Building Community for Hispanic and Latinx Teammates at BridgestoneEmployee Resource Groups (ERGs) are critical components in Bridgestone’s efforts to build a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. In 2020, B~UNIDOS was introduced as a new ERG to engage Hispanic and Latinx teammates and their allies at Bridgestone. On this episode, our host Keith Cawley talks to B~UNIDOS co-presidents Paola Mendoza, Talent Acquisition Partner, and Griscelle Anacker, Strategic Business Planning Lead, about how and why the group was formed, its strategies for engagement, and the goals driving it forward as they celebrate its one-year anniversary during National Hispanic Heritage Month.
2021-09-1328 minTHRIVE by Bridgestone AmericasA Partner for Change: How Bridgestone is helping create opportunity and equality through adaptive sportsBridgestone is proud to serve as a Worldwide Paralympic Partner to promote diversity and inclusivity through sport, and it works with a trio of adaptive sports groups in North America to extend these efforts into its local communities. This episode of THRIVE is hosted by Zac Ellis while our regular host Keith Cawley (whose day job involves managing communications for our sports partnerships) takes a turn in the guest seat to talk about how these partnerships are making a difference. They are joined by Team Bridgestone athlete and Challenged Athletes Foundation ambassador Scout Bassett, whose inspiring personal journey as...
2021-08-3020 minTHRIVE by Bridgestone AmericasThe Science of Sustainability: How Bridgestone is Seeding the Future for Its Most Vital ResourceWe know tires are black and round and made of rubber, but there’s extensive complexity that lies beneath that general description – especially when it comes to rubber. This episode of THRIVE explores the science and sourcing of rubber at Bridgestone Americas today, and introduces you to a desert shrub named guayule (pronounced why-YOO-lee) that could provide a domestic and sustainable source of rubber for the future. Join THRIVE host Keith Cawley for a discussion with two of Bridgestone’s sharpest sustainability minds: Bill Niaura, Director of Sustainable Materials and Circular Economy, and Dave Dierig, Section Manager of Agro Operat...
2021-08-1640 minTHRIVE by Bridgestone AmericasGetting Down to Business with Bridgestone America’s Chief Operating OfficerScott Damon has collected diverse experience and perspective across several different areas of the business in his 25-year tenure with Bridgestone Americas. In this latest episode of THRIVE, the company’s COO joins Keith Cawley to share his journey from engineer to executive leadership, his perspective on the current state of the business, and a look at some of the current challenges and opportunities. He also explores a few of Bridgestone’s recent wins and priorities, including mix strategy, modularity, and our North Star vision.
2021-06-2830 minTHRIVE by Bridgestone AmericasTalking Shop: How Bridgestone Retail Operations Keeps Communities MovingNearly a century after the first Firestone services centers opened in 1926, Bridgestone Retail Operations currently manages the world’s largest network of company-owned automotive service providers with four retail brands, more than 2,200 stores, and approximately 23,000 teammates. But the strength of this nationwide footprint truly lies in the trusted role each individual store plays in helping to serve and support its local community. On this episode of THRIVE, host Keith Cawley takes you inside the shop with VP of Store Operations, Robert Johnson, and Denver Central Area Manager, Katrina Shore to discuss the essential work of BSRO teammates during the pa...
2021-06-1434 minTHRIVE by Bridgestone AmericasFree to Be Proud: How Bridgestone creates community for LGBTQ+ teammates and allies At Bridgestone, Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) play a vital role in bringing together teammates that share similar life experiences and interests. To celebrate Pride Month this June, THRIVE host Keith Cawley spotlights BPROUD, our ERG that connects LGBTQ+ teammates and allies across the company. Keith chats with John Sylvina, Senior Facilities Manager and BPROUD President, and Jake Martino, Director of Insights and Innovation for Bridgestone’s Mobility Solutions business, who share their personal experiences and perspectives on BPROUD and much more.
2021-06-0131 minTHRIVE by Bridgestone AmericasStriving for Sustainability - A better Bridgestone to help build a better worldBridgestone has outlined a vision to become a sustainable solutions company by 2050, and with it are some significant goals related to renewable resources, CO2 reduction, and more. But we also know that sustainability is far more than just the environment – it includes human rights, safety, labor and procurement practices, and even socio-economic issues. In the final episode of THRIVE's inaugural season, host Keith Cawley explores Bridgestone’s perspective and growing focus on this critical topic with Paolo Ferrari, President and CEO of Bridgestone Americas, and Ana Arce, who leads Bridgestone’s global efforts to promote sustainability and engage stakeholders.
2021-04-1930 minTHRIVE by Bridgestone AmericasThe Making of a Mantra - What does it mean to THRIVE at Bridgestone?As our aptly-named podcast makes clear, we’re rallying around a new mantra at Bridgestone Americas: “Today, Tomorrow, Together…We Thrive.” We’re looking beyond what we do to focus more on how we do it. Join host Keith Cawley for a conversation with Jason Fisher, Chief Human Resources Officer at Bridgestone Americas, about the steps the company is taking to build a culture where everyone can flourish, followed by a conversation with Erica Walsh, Executive Director of Firestone Agricultural Tires Sales, who shares her own experiences growing her career at Bridgestone.
2021-04-0533 minTHRIVE by Bridgestone AmericasFree to Be – A conversation about diversity, equity and inclusion at BridgestoneBridgestone strives to build and champion a team of people and perspectives as diverse as the world it serves. But as the focus on diversity, equity and inclusion continues to grow globally, how are we evaluating and supporting our own commitments in these areas? Join THRIVE Host Keith Cawley for a personal conversation with Ebonee Davis Ifeobu, Executive Director of Talent, Culture & Diversity, and Cameron Ahler, Vice President of IT Customer and Commerce, about Bridgestone’s DE&I journey, why it’s important for both our communities and our bottom line, and how each individual can help to build a st...
2021-03-2031 minTHRIVE by Bridgestone AmericasTalking Tires - The strategic evolution of Bridgestone’s core businessStarting with Harvey Firestone in 1900 and then the founding of Bridgestone by Shojiro Ishibashi in 1931, our company has been creating and advancing tire technology for more than a century. And while our vision is to become a sustainable solutions company by 2050, tires will continue to play a critical role as the foundation of our North Star business model. In this episode, THRIVE host Keith Cawley talks tires with Riccardo Cichi, President and Chief Sales Officer at Bridgestone Americas, and Karthik Ulagappan, Operations Manager at Bridgestone Americas’ Warren County plant in Tennessee, to to help listeners better understand the evolution an...
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Bridgestone Racing all over the WorldBridgestone - Racing All Over The World 31Jonathan Green introduces the final Racing all over the World podcast of 2007, reviewing the Champ Car World Series season with Sebastien Bourdais and Bridgestone's Al Speyer. Running Time: 15 mins.
2007-11-2915 minBridgestone Racing all over the WorldBridgestone - Racing All Over The World 30Jonathan Green reviews the 2007 FIA Formula One World Championship season. Running Time: 9 mins.
2007-11-2208 minBridgestone Racing all over the WorldBridgestone - Racing All Over The World 29Jonathan Green introduces the latest from MotoGP featuring Michael Bartholemy, Kawasaki Competition Manager. Running Time: 13 mins.
2007-11-1513 minBridgestone Racing all over the WorldBridgestone - Racing All Over The World 28Jonathan Green introduces the latest from the IndyCar Series with Andretti Green Racing's Tony Kanaan and Marco Andretti. Running Time: 16 mins.
2007-11-0816 minBridgestone Racing all over the WorldBridgestone - Racing All Over The World 27Jonathan Green introduces the latest from the Champ Car World Series with Team Australia Racing's Will Power and Newman/Haas/Lanigan Racing's Graham Rahal. Running Time: 17 mins.
2007-11-0117 minBridgestone Racing all over the WorldBridgestone - Racing All Over The World 26Jonathan Green introduces the latest from the MotoGP Series with World Champion Casey Stoner. Running Time: 9 mins.
2007-10-2509 minBridgestone Racing all over the WorldBridgestone - Racing All Over The World 25Jonathon Green introduces the latest from the GP2 Series with iSport boss Paul Jackson. Running Time: 13 mins.
2007-10-1213 minBridgestone Racing all over the WorldBridgestone - Racing All Over The World 24Jonathon Green introduces the latest from Formula One with Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro F1 driver, Felipe Massa. Running Time: 12 mins.
2007-10-0411 minBridgestone Racing all over the WorldBridgestone - Racing All Over The World 23The latest from MotoGP with Rizla Suzuki star John Hopkins and Hiroshi Yamada - Manager of Motorcycle Sport at Bridgestone Motorsport. Running Time: 17 mins.
2007-09-2716 minBridgestone Racing all over the WorldBridgestone - Racing All Over The World 22The latest from the IndyCar Series with Rookie of the Year, Ryan Hunter-Reay and Bridgestone / Firestone's Al Speyer.
Running Time: 16 mins.
2007-09-2115 minBridgestone Racing all over the WorldBridgestone - Racing All Over The World 21The latest from GP2 with Durango driver Karun Chandhok. Running time: 14 mins.
2007-09-1313 minBridgestone Racing all over the WorldBridgestone - Racing All Over The World 20The latest from Formula One with ING Renault Formula 1 Team managing director of Engineering, Pat Symonds.
Running Time: 13 mins.
2007-09-0613 minBridgestone Racing all over the WorldBridgestone - Racing All Over The World 19The latest from MotoGP with Pramac d'Antin MotoGP rider Alex 'The Hoff' Hofmann.
Running Time: 10 mins.
2007-08-3010 minBridgestone Racing all over the WorldBridgestone - Racing All Over The World 18The latest from the Champ Car World Series with RSPORTS Alex Tagliani, PKV Racings Neel Jani and Forsythe Championship Racings Paul Tracy. Running time: 14 mins.
2007-08-2314 minBridgestone Racing all over the WorldBridgestone - Racing All Over The World 17Target Chip Ganassi driver Scott Dixon talks about his title hopes. Running Time: 10 mins.
2007-08-1610 minBridgestone Racing all over the WorldBridgestone - Racing All Over The World 16DAMS GP2 Series driver Kazuki Nakajima discusses his season so far. Running Time: 12 mins.
2007-08-0912 minBridgestone Racing all over the WorldBridgestone - Racing All Over The World 15The latest from F1 and an exclusive interview with Panasonic Toyota Racing driver Jarno Trulli. Running Time: 12 mins.
2007-08-0212 minBridgestone Racing all over the WorldBridgestone - Racing All Over The World 14Kawasaki MotoGP rider Anthony West discusses his season so far. Running Time: 12 mins.
2007-07-2711 minBridgestone Racing all over the WorldBridgestone - Racing All Over The World 13Sebastian Bourdais talks about his recent experiences testing the Toro Rosso F1 car. Running Time: 15 mins.
2007-07-1915 minBridgestone Racing all over the WorldBridgestone - Racing All Over The World 12Champ Car World Series drivers Justin Wilson and Dan Clarke feature in the latest Racing all over the World podcast. Running Time: 13 mins.
2007-07-1213 minBridgestone Racing all over the WorldBridgestone - Racing All Over The World 11Exclusive interview with GP2 Series championship points leader Timo Glock and the latest from the GP2 Series. Running Time: 14 mins.
2007-07-0513 minBridgestone Racing all over the WorldBridgestone - Racing All Over The World 10Exclusive interview with Jenson Button in our latest F1 podcast introduced by Andy Marlor. Running time: 12 mins.
2007-06-2812 minBridgestone Racing all over the WorldBridgestone - Racing All Over The World 9Jonathan Green with the latest from the Indy Car Series and an exclusive interview with Michael Andretti. Running time: 11 mins.
2007-06-2212 minBridgestone Racing all over the WorldBridgestone - Racing All Over The World 8Jonathan Green with the latest from the Indy Car Series and an exclusive interview with Michael Andretti. Running time: 11 mins.
2007-06-1511 minBridgestone Racing all over the WorldBridgestone - Racing All Over The World 7F1 Podcast - With interviews with James Key and Sam Michael. Running time: 14 mins.
2007-06-0713 minBridgestone Racing all over the WorldBridgestone - Racing All Over The World 6GP2 Podcast - With interviews with Adrian Campos and Enrique Scalabroni. Running time: 14 mins.
2007-05-3113 minBridgestone Racing all over the WorldBridgestone - Racing All Over The World 5IndyCar Podcast - Ahead of the world renowned Indy 500 Jonathan Green talks to polesitter Helio Castroneves and IndyCar Series star Danica Patrick. Running time: 13 mins.
2007-05-2413 minBridgestone Racing all over the WorldBridgestone - Racing All Over The World 4MotoGP Podcast - Jonathan Green introduces championship leader, Ducati rider Casey Stoner and Rizla Suzuki team boss Paul Denning. Running time approx 13 mins.
2007-05-1713 minBridgestone Racing all over the WorldBridgestone - Racing All Over The World 3Jonathan Green with the latest news from F1, and GP2. Talking to Pascal Vasselon, Borja Garcia and Alfonso de Orleans-Borbon. Running time approx 22 mins.
2007-05-1122 min