Shweta Kulkarni Van Biesen is the Head of Internal Communications at Bridgestone overseeing communications to a diverse group of 18.000 employees across EMEA. Shweta has over 14 years’ of experience in leadership communications, employee engagement, media relations and public affairs. She is a board member of the European Association of Communication Directors. Prior to joining Bridgestone, Shweta worked at MedTech Europe trade association representing the medical technology companies in Europe and Johnson & Johnson. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and Master’s degree in Communication & Information Studies from Rutgers University, New Brunswick.