Bridgestone Australia and New Zealand managing director Andrew Moffatt is set to retire.
He will leave the post in September, with Stephen Roche named as his successor.
Moffatt’s retirement will bring to a close a 25-year tenure with the tyre brand after joining the company in July 1993 as national finance and operations manager.
He held various other senior roles with the company, before being named the first non-Japanese managing director of both Bridgestone Australia and Bridgestone New Zealand in 2013.
“Bridgestone is ready for whatever the future brings. There are a number of exciting developments planned and in progress that will keep us ahead of industry trends and innovation and strengthen our status as Australia and New Zealand’s leading tyre company,” Moffatt says.
“I hope to be remembered for raising the profile of the tyre industry in a positive light through Bridgestone’s contribution to society, and ethical operation of the company’s business.
“I’m proud of the action we’ve taken in trying to resolve the issue of end-of-life tyres in Australia and New Zealand. There is still a long way to go, but we are doing something positive about it. I’m going to miss the business and its people for years to come.”
Stephen Roche joins Bridgestone on July 2 and will work closely with Andrew Moffatt until his retirement at the end of September.
“Firstly, I would like to congratulate Andrew on his outstanding career. I am looking forward to joining Bridgestone, and importantly continuing the evolution of this great company and extraordinary brand, through the talented team in Australia and New Zealand,” Roche says.
Previously Roche was the chief executive and managing director of top 200 ASX company Australian Pharmaceutical Industries Limited (API) for more than 10 years.
