Bridgestone Names New GCR President

13 October 2017

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Damien Harmon to lead company’s commercial tire and service business.

Bridgestone has announced that Damien Harmon, current COO, Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO), has been named president, GCR Tires & Service (GCR), effective November 1, 2017.

Harmon succeeds John Vasuta, who was named senior vice president, global sales, Firestone Building Products (FSBP).

As president, Harmon will drive the strategic growth of GCR commercial tire and service store locations in North America.

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