Toyota Motor Europe announces executive changes
30.11.2018: Toyota Motor Europe (TME) announced today several executive level appointments at its European Headquarters and Affiliates, effective January 1st, 2019.
Toyota Motor Europe (TME) Executive Changes
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Toyota Motor Europe (TME) announced today several executive level appointments at its European Headquarters and Affiliates, effective January 1st, 2019.
Toyota Motor Europe (TME) Executive Changes
Mr. Matthew Harrison, currently Vice President Toyota Sales and Marketing, TME, will be appointed as Executive Vice President, Sales, TME, replacing Mr. Hiroaki Nanahara who will end his assignment in TME.
National Marketing and Sales Companies (NMSCs)
Toyota España (TES)
Mr. Agustin Martin, concurrently assigned as President, Toyota España S.A., CEO, Toyota Connected Europe and Vice President, Toyota Mobility & Connected Car Function, TME, will fully focus on the latter two functions. He will be replaced as President, Toyota España S.A. by Mr. Miguel Carsi.
European Manufacturing Companies (EMCs)
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Turkey (TMMT)
Mr. Toshihiko Kudo, currently Vice President TMMT, will be appointed as President, TMMT, replacing Mr. Hiroshi Kato who is returning to TMC.
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