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Toyota shareholders back Toyoda as chairman and new CEO Kon at annual meeting

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<p>Kenta Kon</p> <p>“><figcaption><span>Kenta Kon</span></figcaption></figure> <p>Toyota Motor shareholders re-elected Akio Toyoda as chairman and backed new CEO Kenta Kon as a board member on ‌Tuesday, ⁠endorsing the automaker’s ⁠leadership at the first annual meeting held during Kon’s tenure.</p> <p> Shareholders also approved the re-election of four other directors.</p> <p> The approvals highlight investor support for the course set out by ⁠the world’s ‌top-selling automaker, which has seen hybrid vehicle sales grow ⁠in markets like the US and Japan.</p> <p> Speaking to reporters after the meeting, Kon said the company would continue to invest steadily in growth areas such as AI, robotics and its ‌multi-pathway strategy utilising various powertrains without “hitting the brakes suddenly”.</p> <p> Kon, who used to work ⁠as Toyoda’s secretary and became CEO in April, formally took his seat on the board.</p> <p> Former CEO Koji Sato, now vice chairman, stepped down from the board. </p> <div> <ul> <li><a href=Reuters
  • Published On Jun 17, 2026 at 01:00 PM IST

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