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Bridgestone India Appoints New Managing Director, Veteran to Oversee Asia-Pacific Growth
14 Nov
Summary
- Bridgestone India elevates Deputy MD Rajarshi Moitra to Managing Director
- Outgoing MD Hiroshi Yoshizane promoted to VP and Senior Officer at Bridgestone Corp.
- Yoshizane to continue as Group President for Asia Pacific, India and China
On November 14, 2025, Japanese tyre maker Bridgestone India announced a change in its leadership. The company has elevated its Deputy Managing Director, Rajarshi Moitra, to the position of Managing Director, effective January 1, 2026. Moitra will be succeeding the incumbent MD, Hiroshi Yoshizane.
Yoshizane, who was appointed as Bridgestone India's Managing Director in January 2024, is now being promoted to the role of Vice President and Senior Officer of Bridgestone Corporation, effective January 1, 2026. However, Yoshizane will continue to serve as the Group President for Bridgestone's Asia Pacific, India and China (BSAPIC) operations, and as the Vice Chairman of the Automotive Tyre Manufacturers' Association. In these roles, Yoshizane will provide strategic guidance to Bridgestone India and contribute to the sustainable growth of the industry.
With over 20 years of experience in various business areas, Moitra had joined Bridgestone India in 2019 to lead the consumer business. Since then, he has progressively expanded his roles and responsibilities, including consumer and commercial business, solution business, logistics and supply chain management. In June 2024, Moitra assumed the position of Executive Director, Sales and Marketing, and in May 2025, he was appointed as Bridgestone India's Deputy Managing Director.
The new leadership structure is expected to help Bridgestone India continue its transformation journey towards becoming a sustainable solutions company.
