General · 7 February 2026
Toyota names finance chief Kon CEO, replaces Sato after 3 years.
Toyota, the world’s top automaker, has surprised markets by naming finance chief Kenta Kon as its new CEO, replacing Koji Sato from April 1. Sato’s three-year term ends despite his achievements in steering the company through US tariffs and intense rivalry in China. Kon, a trusted aide and former secretary to Chairman Akio Toyoda, steps into leadership as Toyota navigates the expensive shift to electric vehicles and faces uncertainty from fluctuating global trade conditions.
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