BRIDGESTONE AMERICAS APPOINTS WADE MUNDAY AS DIR OF CORP PHILANTHROPY AND

Social Impact

Wade Munday has been named the new Director of Corporate Philanthropy and Social Impact at Bridgestone Americas. In this newly created position, he will advance and oversee the strategy and execution of Bridgestone’s philanthropic and social programmes, including sustainability, DEandI and stakeholder engagement. In addition, Munday will manage the Bridgestone Americas Trust Fund’s operations, corporate giving and workplace giving.

Munday has 15 years of experience working with nonprofits, corporate trusts and governmental entities His most recent position was as Co-Director of The Addis Clinic, a nonprofit organisation whose mission is to increase healthcare access for people in communities across Africa. Munday, a lifelong resident of Nashville, graduated with a master’s degree from Vanderbilt University and a bachelor’s degree from Trevecca Nazarene University.

Sara Correa, Chief Marketing Officer, Bridgestone Americas, stated, “The company remains committed to the communities where we move, live, work and play through our Bridgestone Americas Trust Fund and the generous contributions and volunteer efforts of our teammates. As we make more strides towards becoming a company offering sustainable solutions, philanthropy and social impact will continue to be essential to fulfilling the Bridgestone E8 Commitment.” According to Correa, Wade will be a huge asset to the company’s charitable endeavours and will bring a wealth of knowledge and experience that can demonstrate the company’s commitment to what really matters. n

By Sharad Matade