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Asahiko (Duke) Nishiyama
Vice Chairman and President of Bridgestone Americas Holding, Inc.(BSAH)
and Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire, LLC (BFNT)
Since 2005, Asahiko "Duke" Nishiyama has served as Vice Chairman and President of Bridgestone Americas Holding, Inc. and Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire, LLC.
Nishiyama joined Bridgestone Tire Co. Ltd. in 1977. Starting his career in the International Division, Nishiyama’s responsibilities have allowed him to work in both Japan and the United States during his more than 30-year tenure.
In 1985, he was appointed as the Executive Committee Member of the Bridgestone Workers’ Union, and by 1991 he assumed the title of Union President. From there, Nishiyama went to the Bridgestone Human Resources Department where he served as a Manager before moving to the United States.
Nishiyama became Director of Business Planning for Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc. in 1997. Later he returned to Japan as General Manager of Human Resources for Bridgestone Corporation. In 2004, Nishiyama became the Director of Americas & Europe Operations Division. He returned to the United States and his current role in 2005.
Nishiyama serves on several boards, including: Bridgestone Americas Holding, Inc.; Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire, LLC; BFS Retail & Commercial Operations, LLC; Bridgestone Firestone Diversified Products; Firestone Polymers, LLC; BFS Brands, LLC; Bridgestone Bandag, LLC; Morgan Tire & Auto, Inc.
Nishiyama has a degree in commercial science from Keio University. He is active in Habitat for Humanity and his local YMCA in Nashville, Tenn. Nishiyama is also actively involved in Middle Tennessee Japan Society (MTJS) serving as their Vice Chairman and in the Japanese Supplementary School of Middle Tennessee (JSMT) serving as the Chief Director. Nishiyama is an avid golfer and tennis player and is a member of the Richland Country Club. | 