Notable Facts
→President and CEO of Mazda Motor Corporation since June 2023
→Born November 8, 1960 in Kyoto, Japan
→Previously served as Chairman and CEO of Mazda North American Operations (2019-2021)
→Led successful turnaround of Mazda's US operations with retail-led growth strategy
→Has extensive international experience in Japan, Europe, and US markets
→Graduated from Kyoto Sangyo University
→Joined Toyo Kogyo Co., Ltd. (now Mazda) early in career
→Leading Mazda's multi-pathway approach to carbon neutrality
→Announced $10.6 billion EV investment over next decade