Aaron Walters

About Aaron Walters

Senior automotive and commercial vehicle executive with a proven track record of leading high-performing teams across global Tier 1 and aftermarket supplier environments. Demonstrated success driving revenue growth, profitability, and market expansion by aligning cross-functional teams with enterprise-level strategy. Known for building resilient, customer-centric organizations that excel in fast-paced, competitive markets.Currently leading global sales and customer service functions for Bridgestone business unit. Full P&L exposure with responsibility for revenue, pricing, market penetration, and operational performance to drive margin improvement. Provide strategic guidance on cost optimization and operational efficiency, advising cross-functional teams on initiatives that can improve margins. Expertise in go-to-market strategy, business transformation, and stakeholder engagement across North America, LATAM, EMEA, and APAC.Recognized for leading enterprise-wide change, fostering innovation, and delivering scalable growth in complex, matrixed environments. Passionate about teammate development, building strong leadership pipelines, driving continuous improvement, and using data-driven insights to create long-term value and sustainable competitive advantage.

Experience

1. Vice President, Global Sales, Airide

   Bridgestone Americas

   Jan 2023 — Present · Nashville, TN, US

   Lead global sales organization across four continents for Bridgestone’s air suspension division that serves as a supplier of air suspension systems to OE and aftermarket customers in the automotive, commercial and OTR (off-the-road) segments. Firestone Airide has become a trusted name in air suspension markets worldwide. With facilities in North America, South America, Europe and Asia, we have the unique ability to manufacture, modify and distribute products in all four hemispheres, further powering the global economy as an integral member of the Bridgestone family.

Education

• Harding University

  Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Business Management

• Cornell University

  Certificate Program

Skills

• Thoracic
• Hospitals
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Product Launch
• Vascular Surgery
• Surgery
• Cardiac
• Sales Management
• Market Development
• Bioelectronics
• Healthcare
• Business Development
• Start-Up Ventures
• Medical Sales
• Cardiac Surgery
• Training
• Electroceuticals
• Sales Force Development
• Surgical Sealants
• Start-Ups
• Salesforce Training
• Medical Devices
• Orthobiologics
• Surgeons
• Sales Effectiveness
• Surgical Device Sales
• Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Experienced Trainer
• Management
• Biosurgery
• Cvor
• Capital Equipment
• Hemostasis
• Thoracic Surgery
• Sales
• Direct Sales
• Operating Room