Susie Long

Susie Long is the Vice President of Talent, Diversity, and Culture at Bridgestone Americas.1 She joined the company in 2014 and has played a key role in professionalizing HR processes and driving diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.1

Career Highlights

• Joined Bridgestone Americas in 2014, initially focusing on talent acquisition and professionalizing HR processes1
• Promoted to lead talent management and leadership development1
• Currently oversees DEI, teammate engagement, and talent acquisition1

Contributions to Bridgestone Americas

• Led the transformation of HR from a tactical to a strategic function1
• Spearheaded the company's DEI journey, which began in 20161
• Launched the "Free to Be" DEI campaign in 2021, promoting inclusivity1
• Improved female representation and racial diversity within the company1

Background

Before joining Bridgestone Americas, Susie Long had a diverse career:

• Started in retail operations, working for companies like Limited Corp1
• Transitioned to HR as an HR business partner at Luxottica1
• Developed expertise in talent management and leadership development1

Susie Long's experience in operations has helped her understand business pain points and implement effective HR strategies at Bridgestone Americas.1