Akio Toyoda

Toyoda Akio (Japanese: Toyoda Akio/Toyoda Akio, Romanized: Toyoda Akio, May 3, 1956 -) is a Japanese entrepreneur. The grandson of Toyota Motor founder Kiichiro Toyoda is also a capable amateur racing driver (who can race at the Nürburgring). The current Chairman (Chairman) of Toyota Motor Corporation, he served as the Executive Director, President (President) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Toyota Motor Corporation from 2009 to 2023. In January 2023, Akio Toyoda announced that he would step down as president of Toyota Motor and will become president on April 1, 2023. Tsuneharu Sato, the current brand chief and leader of the premium car brand Lexus for many years, will take over as president.