NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Feb. 8, 2016) — Amber Holm, vice president of brand marketing, U.S. and Canada, consumer replacement tire for Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations (BATO), is a recipient of the Nashville Business Journal's 2016 40 Under 40 Award.
This annual award honors 40 professionals under the age of 40 for their excellence in business and contributions to their communities in Middle Tennessee.
“Amber's intelligence and business acumen is matched by her passion and creativity, and it's exciting to see the Nashville business community taking notice,” said Philip Dobbs, BATO's chief marketing officer.
Ms. Holm oversees marketing and brand strategy for Bridgestone's consumer replacement tire business. Her leadership in the company's DriveGuard tire line launch led to record increases in brand awareness, significant incremental tire sales volume growth, and significant revenue growth for the company, BATO said.
Ms. Holm is leading the creation of the Bridgestone Women's Network to promote the professional development of women in the company. Within the community, Ms. Holm has been a classroom teacher for Junior Achievement and a fundraiser for the United Way throughout her career. She also continues her role as an alumni interviewer for Yale.
Each of the award winners will be featured in the Nashville Business Journal's 40 Under 40 special publication and honored at an awards dinner on March 16.