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Bridgestone boss at home on the sea.(News)(interview with Des Collins)(Interview)

Automotive News Europe, May, 2004 by Keogh, Olive

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Irish-born Des Collins is an experienced yachtsman. He has crossed the Atlantic and represented Ireland in a number of international competitions including the prestigious Admiral's Cup. But a heavy travel schedule and living in Brussels means sailing has taken a back seat in his life for now. Collins has spent most of his career in the tire industry. He started out as a tire salesman with an Irish distribution group. He was later appointed general manager of the tire operation. In 1990 he was appointed managing director of the newly created Bridgestone ...

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Bridgestone boss at home on the sea.(News)(interview with Des Collins)(Interview)

Automotive News Europe, May, 2004 by Keogh, Olive

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