Shoichiro Toyoda
Japanese businessman (1925–2023) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The native form of this personal name is Toyoda Shoichiro. This article uses Western name order when mentioning individuals.
Shoichiro Toyoda (Japanese: 豊田 章一郞, Hepburn: Toyoda Shōichirō, February 27, 1925 – February 14, 2023) was a Japanese business executive who served as chairman of Toyota Motor Corporation from 1992 to 1999,[1] as well as chairman of the influential Japan Business Federation (日本経済団体連合会, Nippon Keidanren)[2] from 1994 to 1998.[3] Under Toyoda's leadership, Toyota started manufacturing vehicles overseas[4] and undertook the development of the Lexus brand.[5] He was the grandson of the Toyoda Automatic Loom Works founder Sakichi Toyoda and the son of the Toyota Motor founder Kiichiro Toyoda.[4]
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Born | (1925-02-27)February 27, 1925 Nagoya, Empire of Japan |
Died | February 14, 2023(2023-02-14) (aged 97) |
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Title | Chairman of Toyota Motor Corporation (1994–1999) |
Children | Akio |
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