Toyota North America sets January leadership succession
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Toyota Motor North America said on November 5 that Mark Templin will take over as president and CEO on January 1, 2027, with Hiroshi Nambu moving into the COO role. Ted Ogawa will remain chief executive through December 31, 2026, serve as a senior adviser from January through March 2027, and begin work as a Senior Fellow for Toyota Motor Corporation in April. Templin will oversee TMNA's North American activities, while Nambu is transferring from TMC's Business Planning & Operation division.
Why it matters
The transition changes TMNA's chief executive and operating officer at the start of 2027. Templin assumes responsibility for the region, Nambu takes the COO position, and Ogawa remains involved during the handover before moving to his new Toyota role.
Key facts
- 1Toyota Motor North America will implement the leadership transition on January 1, 2027. prnewswire.com
- 2Ogawa will remain CEO through December 31, 2026, act as Senior Executive Advisor from January through March 2027, and take his new TMC position in April. prnewswire.com
- 3Templin, currently TMNA's executive vice president and chief operating officer, will become its president and CEO. prnewswire.com
- 4Nambu, currently president of TMC's Business Planning & Operation division, will become TMNA's chief operating officer. prnewswire.com
Summary written by AlphAI AI Desk from 3 of 3 sources. Not investment advice. Figures are as stated by the linked sources.