Kōji Satō is the Vice Chairman & Chief Industry Officer of Toyota. Satō is based in Japan. Earlier roles include positions at Toyota. Satō was born in 1969.
Japanese mechanical engineer who graduated from Waseda University in 1992 and joined Toyota that same year. He held key engineering roles on suspension design and vehicle development before transitioning to lead Toyota's Lexus luxury brand in 2016, and served as CEO from April 2023 to April 2026.
Recent developments
AI summary of recent coverageRecent coverage has focused on Toyota's supply chain operations and leadership, with Kōji Satō featured among top supplier diversity leaders and largest supply chains in the industry. Coverage has also touched on the company's electric vehicle development initiatives, including work on performance-oriented models.
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Key Facts
Source: Wikidata ↗- Born
- October 19, 1969
- Citizenship
- Japan
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Kōji Satō: FAQ
- Who is Kōji Satō?
- Kōji Satō is the Vice Chairman & Chief Industry Officer of Toyota, based in Japan.
- Where did Kōji Satō work previously?
- Earlier roles include Toyota (CEO, until 2026).