PRESS RELEASE

Senior Management Changes

Tokyo (September 11, 2020) - Bridgestone Corporation today announced the following changes in positions and responsibilities of Corporate Officers.

1. Changing Positions and Responsibilities of Corporate Officers (Effective October 1, 2020)

Name New Former
Toshiaki MANABE Vice President and Officer,
Building and Industrial Solutions Business
Vice President and Officer
Diversified Products Solutions Business
Junya ONO Vice President and Officer
Anti-Vibration Product Business;
Concurrently Director, Anti-Vibration Product SCM Division
Vice President and Officer
Diversified Products Administration and Business Reorganization
Satoru KUSANO Vice President and Officer
Chemical Products Solutions Business;
Concurrently Director, Chemical Products Solutions Technology and Production Division
Vice President and Officer
Diversified Products Production;
Concurrently Director, Diversified Products Production Division
Hiroshi HARASHIMA Vice President and Officer
Diversified Products Manufacturing Basic System, G-MICAA and Building Solutions Technology
Vice President and Officer
Diversified Products Development and Production Technology

About Bridgestone Corporation:
Bridgestone Corporation, headquartered in Tokyo, is a global company focused on delivering advanced mobility and solutions to customers around the world. In addition to tires and solutions for use in a wide variety of automotive and mobility applications, it also manufactures a broad range of diversified products, which include industrial rubber and chemical products and sporting goods. Bridgestone products are sold in over 150 nations and territories around the world.