This story was originally published on CFO.com. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily CFO.com newsletter. Kenta Kon | Toyota Motor Toyota Motor’s finance chief, Kenta Kon, was promoted to president and chief executive officer of the automaker, effective April 1. Kon has been with the automaker since 1991 and has been CFO since July 2025. He succeeds Koji Sato, who was named CEO in 2023 to replace the company’s longtime leader Akio Toyoda. Sato will transition to the role of vice c ...

Japanese auto major, the Toyota Motor Corporation today announced that it has reshuffled its leadership team, effective 1 April 2026. The decision was approved at the 122nd Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders, it added.As per the company, appointments of officers as of 1 April is as follows:President and CEO Koji Sato will be appointed as Vice Chairman and Chief Industry Officer (CIO).Kenta Kon will instead be appointed as President and CEO from his current position as Chief Financial Officer (CFO).The ...

丰田汽车还宣布，其首席执行官佐藤恒治将卸任，并由首席财务官近健太接任。这标志着这家汽车制造 商在三年内进行的第二次首席执行官更迭。 丰田汽车(TM.US)周五公布了2026财年第三季度业绩，财报显示，丰田汽车该季度销售净额13.46万亿日 元，同比增加8.6%；净利润1.26万亿日元，同比减少43%。 丰田汽车预计全年销售净额50.00万亿日元，此前预计49.00万亿日元；预计净利润3.57万亿日元，此前 预计2.93万亿日元。该公司将其全年营业利润预测上调了11.8%，理由是日元疲软和成本削减有助于抵 消美国关税带来的影响。 财报显示，在本财年的前三个季度中，电动化车辆已占其零售汽车销量的近一半。销量的增长主要得益 于北美和中国等地区对混合动力车型的强劲需求。其预计2025/26财年在亚洲的销量为182万辆，此前预 测为184万辆。 公司在声明中表示："在新的领导结构下，佐藤作为副会长兼首席行业官，将专注于包括丰田在内的更 广泛的行业事务；而近健太作为社长兼首席执行官，将专注于公司的内部管理。" 董事会调整也将于2026年6月进行，届时近健太将加入董事会担任董事，而佐藤恒治将辞去其董事会席 位。佐藤恒治于2 ...

TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s top automaker Toyota reported a 43% drop in quarterly profit Friday and announced that its chief financial officer, Kenta Kon, will become its new chief executive and president. Kon, a Toyota veteran, will replace Koji Sato in both roles in April. Approval by shareholders is expected in June. “This expresses our determination to move toward change with all our might,” Sato told reporters, calling the latest personnel changes part of a “gear shift.” Sato remains vice chairman at Toy ...

将升任社长的丰田的执行董事近健太 近健太 ：1991年（平成3年）毕业于日本东北大学经济系并入职丰田。2021年任执行董事，2023年任 Woven by Toyota代表董事，2025年任丰田执行董事。57岁。 版权声明：日本经济新闻社版权所有，未经授权不得转载或部分复制，违者必究。 日经中文网 https://cn.nikkei.com 现任会长丰田章男继续留任。近健太目前担任首席财务官（CFO）。丰田就近健太出任社长的理由表 示，在美国高关税政策等导致盈利能力下降的情况下"（近健太）站在改善盈利结构的最前线"，并且在 担任CFO的丰田子公司Woven by Toyota（东京中央区）积累了经营管理经验。 佐藤恒治于2023年4月接替丰田章男出任社长。2025年5月就任日本最大经济团体"经团连"的副会长， 2026年1月就任日本汽车工业协会（自工会）会长。在日本经济界和业界团体中承担的责任越来越大， 因此将转任副会长。 视频号推荐内容： 将于4月1日正式就任。现任社长佐藤恒治将就任副会长。近健太目前担任CFO。丰田就其出任社长的理 由表示，在美国高关税政策等导致盈利能力下降的情况下"站在改善盈利结构的最前 ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company is focusing on enhancing its earning power to support future growth, indicating a shift in management strategy to improve productivity and create more affordable vehicles [4][5][7] - The break-even volume has been increasing over the past one to two years due to external factors and price levels, highlighting the need for a robust structure to withstand challenging environments [68] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company aims to maintain a balance between production volume and quality, emphasizing the importance of delivering vehicles to customers while ensuring high standards [50] - There is a recognition that the company has been too focused on individual functions rather than a holistic view, which is being addressed through a more cross-functional approach [69] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company acknowledges the competitive landscape, particularly with advancements in autonomous driving technology from competitors like Tesla and Chinese manufacturers, and is committed to leveraging its extensive data from annual sales and user interactions to catch up [63][64] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The new executive structure is designed to address management challenges and enhance collaboration within the industry, with a focus on maintaining international competitiveness [5][6][8] - The company is committed to transforming into a mobility company while continuing to prioritize the production of ever better cars, which remains central to its mission [72][78] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - The management emphasizes the importance of creating an environment that fosters innovation and collaboration among engineers to tackle future challenges [66] - The leadership transition is seen as an opportunity to strengthen the company's focus on profitability while still adhering to its core values of quality and customer satisfaction [95] Other Important Information - The company is undergoing a significant leadership change, with Kenta Kon appointed as the new President and CEO, succeeding Koji Sato, who will take on a broader industry-focused role [1][2][7] - The management has expressed a commitment to corporate governance and diversity within the board, aiming to enhance decision-making processes [20][21] Q&A Session Summary Question: What is the current situation of Toyota's capabilities in autonomous driving technology? - The company acknowledges that while it is not currently advanced in autonomous driving compared to early entrants, it has a significant amount of data to leverage for future developments [63][64] Question: What challenges does the company face regarding break-even volume? - The company recognizes that break-even numbers have been increasing and aims to create a structure that can withstand tough environments while fostering cross-functional awareness [68][69] Question: What accomplishments did Koji Sato achieve during his presidency? - Sato highlighted the importance of taking action towards becoming a mobility company and emphasized the need for continuous improvement in car production [72][73] Question: How will the management structure change under Kenta Kon's leadership? - Kon stated that the team management approach will remain, focusing on collaboration to achieve the goal of making ever better cars and transforming into a mobility company [78] Question: Will there be any concerns regarding conflict of interest with the ATICO project? - Kon assured that there is an information blockade in place to manage any potential conflicts of interest during the transaction process [91]

Toyota Motor (NYSE:TM) Q3 2026 Earnings call February 06, 2026 01:30 AM ET Company ParticipantsKenta Kon - Incoming CEOKoji Sato - Outgoing CEOYuta Tomikawa - Announcer and ModeratorConference Call ParticipantsTaruno Akira - Equity Research AnalystNone - AnalystNone - AnalystNone - AnalystNone - AnalystNone - AnalystNone - AnalystNone - AnalystNone - AnalystYuta TomikawaI am Yuta Tomikawa of Toyota Times, and we are having this important notice on short notice on Toyota Times. For this notice to information ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company is focusing on enhancing its earning power to support future growth, indicating a shift in management strategy to improve productivity and create more affordable vehicles [3][4] - There is an emphasis on reducing the break-even volume points to ensure sustainability even in challenging environments, reflecting a proactive approach to financial stability [34][45] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company is transitioning towards a mobility company, with a focus on improving product quality and customer satisfaction, rather than merely increasing production volume [33][48] - The management acknowledges the need for cross-functional collaboration to enhance overall performance and address challenges effectively [46] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The automotive industry is facing increased competition, particularly from companies like Tesla and emerging Chinese players in autonomous driving technology, prompting Toyota to reassess its technological capabilities and development strategies [40][41] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The new executive structure aims to enhance collaboration within the industry and with external partners, recognizing the importance of collective efforts to maintain competitiveness [4][5] - The company is committed to a long-term vision of creating "ever better cars," which remains central to its mission despite leadership changes [48][50] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledges the rapid changes in the automotive industry and the need for Toyota to adapt its strategies accordingly, emphasizing the importance of innovation and agility [41][60] - The leadership transition is seen as an opportunity to strengthen the company's focus on profitability while maintaining its commitment to quality and customer satisfaction [59][60] Other Important Information - The recent executive changes were made to better align the company's leadership with its strategic goals, with Kenta Kon becoming the new President and CEO, focusing on internal initiatives [5][16] - The company is aware of the need for improved corporate governance and is committed to maintaining transparency and accountability in its operations [17][39] Q&A Session Summary Question: What is Toyota's current situation regarding autonomous driving technology? - Toyota is not currently advanced in autonomous driving compared to early entrants like Tesla, but it has a significant amount of data from its annual sales and user interactions that can be leveraged for future developments [41][42] Question: How will the leadership change affect Toyota's focus on profitability and technology? - The leadership change is intended to enhance the focus on both profitability and the development of new technologies, ensuring that the company's long-term vision remains intact [59][60] Question: What challenges does Toyota face in improving its break-even volume? - The company recognizes that external factors and pricing levels have contributed to rising break-even numbers, and it aims to create a structure that allows it to remain resilient in tough environments [45][46] Question: What accomplishments does the outgoing president believe are significant from his tenure? - The outgoing president emphasizes the importance of taking action towards transforming into a mobility company and the need to continue pursuing the goal of making ever better cars [47][48] Question: How will the new president approach management and team dynamics? - The new president intends to maintain a collaborative team management style, focusing on collective efforts to achieve the company's goals of improving product quality and transforming into a mobility company [50]

Core Viewpoint - Toyota's Chief Executive Koji Sato will resign after three years, with CFO Kenta Kobayashi set to take over the leadership role [1] Company Summary - Koji Sato's tenure as CEO lasted three years, indicating a relatively short leadership period for the world's largest automaker [1] - The transition in leadership comes as Toyota continues to navigate challenges in the automotive industry, including shifts towards electric vehicles and evolving market demands [1] Leadership Change - Kenta Kobayashi, currently the Chief Financial Officer, will succeed Koji Sato as the new CEO [1] - This leadership change may signal a strategic shift in Toyota's approach to financial management and operational efficiency [1]

IT之家 2 月 6 日消息，今天下午，据路透社报道，丰田汽车宣布，佐藤恒治将在执掌公司三年后卸任 CEO 一职，由现任首席财务官近健太 4 月 1 日接棒， 佐藤恒治将转任副董事长兼首席产业官。 此次调整发生在丰田因拟收购子公司丰田工业而承受压力之际。该交易被部分少数股东批评缺乏透明度，且定价明显偏低。 在佐藤恒治任内，丰田股价累计上涨 111%，明显跑赢同期日经指数的表现。 詹姆斯 · 洪表示，近健太被外界视为推动该收购案的关键人物，并指出近健太在财务事务上的经验，明显强于主要来自产品开发体系的佐藤恒治。 这一人事变动并不在市场预期之内。丰田在公布第三财季业绩的同时宣布了调整决定，并将全年利润预期上调近 12%，主要得益于日元走弱以及持续推进 的成本控制。 丰田预计，截至明年 3 月的财年营业利润为 3.8 万亿日元（IT之家注：现汇率约合 1680.36 亿元人民币），比之前预计的 3.4 万亿日元增长 11.8%。 公司表示，近健太将负责公司内部经营管理事务，佐藤恒治则将把精力投向更宏观的产业层面。丰田指出，此举意在应对汽车产业正在经历的深度变革，加 快内部决策节奏。 麦格理出行研究主管詹姆斯 · 洪 ...