Joseph Saoud has been named President of Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, Latin America. 

Saoud will oversee the Bridgestone tire business in Latin America which includes subsidiaries in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica and Mexico. Saoud will report directly to Gordon Knapp, President, and CEO, Bridgestone Americas.

“Joseph has demonstrated strong leadership as president of the truck, bus radial, and retread business, delivering continuous growth and positive business results,” said Knapp.

Prior to joining Bridgestone, Saoud held positions of increasing responsibility during his 20 years at Cummins Inc.