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Toyota Motor Corporation (TM) is a leading global automotive manufacturer known for designing, manufacturing, and selling a wide range of vehicles. The company operates in the automotive industry and also provides financial services and engages in other business activities. Toyota sells passenger vehicles, minivans, commercial vehicles, and related parts and accessories, and offers financing and leasing services to support its automotive sales.
- Automotive - Designs, manufactures, assembles, and sells passenger vehicles, minivans, commercial vehicles, and related parts and accessories, with a global reach in approximately 200 countries and regions.
- Financial Services - Provides financing and leasing operations, including retail installment credit and leasing through purchase of installment and lease contracts originated by Toyota dealers.
- All Other - Engages in non-automotive businesses such as information technology-related activities, including the GAZOO.com web portal for automobile information.
| Name | Position | External Roles | Short Bio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Koji Sato ExecutiveBoard | President and CEO | None | Joined TMC in 1992. Held various leadership roles, including Chief Branding Officer and President of Lexus International Co. Appointed President and CEO in 2023. | View Report → |
Simon Humphries ExecutiveBoard | Operating Officer and Board Member | EVP of Calty Design Research, Inc. | Joined TMC in 1994. Known for developing Toyota and Lexus design philosophies and leading branding strategies. Appointed Operating Officer and Board Member in 2023. | |
Yoichi Miyazaki ExecutiveBoard | CFO and Chief Competitive Officer | None | Joined TMC in 1986. Previously served as EVP and Operating Officer. Key achievements include leading hybrid and BEV strategies and strengthening TMC's earnings structure. | |
Emi Osono Board | Outside Board Member | Professor at Hitotsubashi University; Outside Director of Tokio Marine Holdings, Inc. | Academic expert in corporate strategy and innovation. Appointed Outside Board Member in 2023. Provides insights into organizational capabilities and governance. | |
Ikuro Sugawara Board | Outside Board Member | Outside Director of Hitachi, Ltd. and FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation | Former Vice-Minister of the Ministry of International Trade and Industry. Appointed Outside Board Member in 2018. Provides expertise in governance, energy, and environmental policies. | |
Masahiko Oshima Board | Outside Board Member | Advisor at Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation | Former Deputy President of Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group. Appointed Outside Board Member in 2023. Provides expertise in financial markets and sustainability. | |
Sir Philip Craven Board | Outside Board Member | None | Former President of the International Paralympic Committee. Appointed Outside Board Member in 2018. Contributes to discussions on sustainability and stakeholder engagement. | |
Catherine O’Connell | Outside Audit & Supervisory Board Member | External Audit & Supervisory Board Member of Fujitsu Limited | Legal expert with extensive in-house counsel experience. CEO of Catherine O’Connell Law. Appointed Outside Audit & Supervisory Board Member in 2023. | |
George Olcott | Outside Audit & Supervisory Board Member | Outside Director of Kirin Holdings Company, Limited | Former President of UBS Asset Management (Japan). Appointed Outside Audit & Supervisory Board Member in 2022. | |
Hiromi Osada | Outside Audit & Supervisory Board Member | None | Former journalist at Chunichi Shimbun Co., Ltd. Appointed Outside Audit & Supervisory Board Member in 2024. | |
Katsuyuki Ogura | Full-time Audit & Supervisory Board Member | Outside Audit & Supervisory Board Member of Aichi Steel Corporation | Joined TMC in 1985. Former General Manager of the Affiliated Companies Finance Department. Appointed Audit & Supervisory Board Member in 2019. | |
Masahide Yasuda | Full-time Audit & Supervisory Board Member | None | Joined TMC in 1972. Former President and Chairman of Toyota Motor Corporation Australia Ltd. Appointed Audit & Supervisory Board Member in 2018. | |
Takeshi Shirane | Full-time Audit & Supervisory Board Member | Outside Director of Tokio Marine Holdings, Inc. | Joined TMC in 1977. Held leadership roles at Toyota Motor East Japan, Inc. Appointed Audit & Supervisory Board Member in 2023. |
- With the reduction in your BEV sales forecast in China due to fierce price competition, what specific strategies will you implement to improve your BEV competitiveness and regain market share in this critical market?
- As Chinese BEV exports to Southeast Asia increase, how does Toyota plan to adjust its product launch timing and localization efforts to effectively compete and protect its market position in Southeast Asia?
- Given the rising interest rates, especially in the U.S., impacting financing margins, what measures are you taking to sustain profitability in your financial services segment and mitigate potential declines?
- You mentioned plans to reduce cross-shareholdings and optimize your capital structure; can you provide a timeline for these actions and explain how they will influence your investment strategy in new areas like hydrogen and software?
- Considering global economic uncertainties, especially in China and emerging markets, how will you adjust your production and sales strategies to maintain stability and continue growth in the face of potential market fluctuations?
Notable M&A activity and strategic investments in the past 3 years.
| Company | Year | Details |
|---|---|---|
Woven by Toyota, Inc. | 2024 | Toyota acquired shares from Akio Toyoda at a total price of £5,169 million as part of its consolidation strategy, reinforcing its control over the subsidiary. |
one unlisted company | 2023 | Toyota increased its shareholding for 1,000 million yen to drive long-term corporate value enhancement, aligning with medium- to long-term strategic goals. |