Mr. Shoshi Arakawa
Mr. Shoshi Arakawa is Chairman of the Board, CEO and President of Bridgestone Corporation since March 2006.
Mr. Shoshi Arakawa joined Bridgestone Tyre Corporation Ltd.(Now Bridgestone Corporation) in April 1968 and has held a number of senior roles during his career, including Manager, Executive Secretarial Office 1988-1991 and Managing Director of Thai Bridgestone Co., Ltd. 1992-1997. In March 1997 he became a member of the Board.
In 1997 he became Director of China Division and in 1998 he became Director of Asia and Oceania Division. In 2001 he became Senior Vice President of Bridgestone Europe NV/SA and Chairman of Chief Executive Officer thereof. In 2004 he became Senior Vice President, responsible for International Operations. In 2005 he became Executive Vice President, Responsible for International Operations. In March 2006 he became Chairman of the Board, CEO and President.