Toyota Motor Appoints Kenta Kon As New CEO (7:00 PM EST, Feb 7, 2026)

Toyota Motor Co., Ltd. (TYO: 7201) announced the appointment of Kenta Kon as its new president and CEO, effective February 24, 2026. Kon will succeed Akio Toyoda following the latter's stepping down after 19 years at the helm. The move follows a leadership transition initiated by the company to navigate challenges in the evolving automotive landscape, including hybrid and electric vehicle technologies and global supply chain dynamics.