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Gaurav Malhotra

Director Business Development Africa Middle East, Executive Com Member MEA at Bridgestone EMEA

Gaurav Malhotra is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in business development and strategic management within the automotive and consumer goods industries. Currently serving as the Director of Business Development for Africa and the Middle East at Bridgestone EMEA since January 2024, Gaurav is responsible for executing the strategic vision of the region, overseeing various operational aspects including pricing and product strategy. Previously, Gaurav held several significant positions at Bridgestone EMEA, including Head of Consumer Business and General Manager for the Gulf Middle East and Nigeria. Prior experience encompasses roles at Pirelli Tyres, where Gaurav managed marketing and operations across the Middle East and Asian markets, as well as a tenure at Danone as Senior Brand Manager, where the Vitasnella brand was successfully relaunched. Educational qualifications include an MBA in Strategy from London Business School and a MIEM in Business Administration from SDA Bocconi.

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Bridgestone EMEA

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Bridgestone in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (Bridgestone EMEA) is the regional Strategic Business Unit of Bridgestone Corporation, a global leader in premium tyres and sustainable mobility solutions. Headquartered in Zaventem (Belgium), Bridgestone EMEA employs more than 14,000 people and conducts business in 35 countries across the region. Bridgestone EMEA operates 13 tyre plants, a major R&D centre, and a proving ground, and serves its customers in an extensive retail network with thousands of touchpoints.  Bridgestone offers a diverse portfolio of premium tyres, tyre technologies and advanced mobility solutions. The company’s vision is to provide social and customer value as a sustainable solutions company. The Bridgestone E8 Commitment is a broad, global corporate commitment that clearly defines the value the company is promising to deliver to society, our customers and future generations in eight focus areas; Energy, Ecology, Efficiency, Extension, Economy, Emotion, Ease and Empowerment. These provide a compass to guide strategic priorities, decision making and actions throughout every area of the business. For more information about Bridgestone, please visit www.bridgestone.com and press.bridgestone-emia.com


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