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Manager at Bridgestone India I Product Management I OEM development | After Sales Service | Field Engineering l Product Planning | Product Development Support | Product testing | OEM Approvals |

#ParisOlympicCalling: From Corporate Cubicles to Olympic Torch Bearer   Dreaming of watching the Olympics? How about becoming a part of it? Well, that's precisely what happened to me! As the world gears up for the grand spectacle of the Olympics 2024 in Paris, Bridgestone, a proud sponsor, opened the doors to an extraordinary opportunity within its own ranks.   An internal competition spanning across Europe, the Middle East, India, and Africa, arranged by none other than my company, #Bridgestone. The challenge? Nominate a colleague, manager, or mentor who has been a guiding light in your career journey. Little did I know, that this seemingly ordinary act of appreciation would catapult me into the spotlight as a torchbearer for the Paris Olympics 2024!   They say the journey to success is paved with selfless acts and unwavering support. My story is a testament to just that. Countless moments spent uplifting and empowering my colleagues, without expecting anything in return, have now culminated in this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.   Gratitude floods my heart as I extend a heartfelt thanks to every colleague who believed in me, who saw beyond the confines of our workplace and envisioned me carrying the Olympic torch through the streets of Paris. This victory is ours to cherish!   As I embark on this exhilarating journey, I'm reminded of invaluable lessons learned along the way. Here are a few nuggets of wisdom I'd like to share with aspiring professionals:   1) Support your colleagues relentlessly, for in their success lies your own triumph. 2) Foster collaboration across departments to broaden your horizons and expand your network. 3) Seize every opportunity to showcase your skills and talents through company-sponsored competitions or others; you never know where they might lead!   Join me as I carry the torch of inspiration from the corporate corridors of Bridgestone India to the global stage of the Paris Olympics 2024. Together, let's ignite the flame of possibility and empower others to chase their dreams relentlessly!  Sudershan Singh Gusain #DreamsDoComeTrue #OlympicJourney #BridgestonePride #Bridgestone #WeCarryTheFlame  

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Sudershan Singh Gusain

Tyre technical training, Standards and Regulation, Tyre care and road Safety advocacy, Tyre Certification for India from global source. End to end Tyre Technical Service

6mo

Congratulations Akhilesh. This is a great news and once in a lifetime opportunity! Not everyone gets this opportunity to carry the Olympics flame. Go and make India proud.

Ravi Khanna

Head Procurement at Bridgestone India/BITS Pilani/IIMC

6mo

Congratulations Akhilesh

Kamal Sharma

Sales Engineer at Bridgestone India Pvt limited

6mo

Congratulations Sir...

Abhimanyu Kalekar

Manager Quality Assurance / Project Management /Application Engineer / VDA 6.3 Auditor / IATF Internal Auditor / Digitalisation Champion.

6mo

Congratulations Sir

Proud moments for as and congratulations to you for this immemorial moments sir 👍

Mohamed Abdul Majeed

Senior Field Engineer Truck Bus Radial Tyres

6mo

Very much inspiring sir...

Vinay Vijayvargia

Deputy Director at Indian Technical Tyre Advisory Committee at New Delhi

6mo

Congratulations Akhilesh san for great achievement.

Ranjeet Sharma

OE Technical Support Service Engineer at Bridgestone India

6mo

Congratulations Sir....we will witness this precious moment with your presence.

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