Simone Souza

Simone Souza has extensive experience in procurement and supply chain management, currently serving as Executive Director of Procurement at Bridgestone Americas since July 2014, with previous roles including Director of Direct Materials and Latin America Procurement, Senior Corporate Purchasing Manager, and Corporate Purchasing Manager. Prior experience at Bridgestone do Brasil from July 1998 to July 2014 included positions such as Purchasing General Manager for Latin America Supply Chain and Raw Material Supply and Purchasing Manager. Simone Souza holds an MBA in Logistics and Supply Chain Management from FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas, completed between 2013 and 2015, and additional education from E-ATT and Centro Universitário Fundação Santo André. Responsibilities encompass analyzing information to drive solutions, developing strategic goals, mentoring others, and managing performance standards within teams.