Hiroshi Okuda

Hiroshi Okuda is a Japanese businessman known for leading Toyota Motor Corporation as its President and later Chairman from the 1990s to early 2000s. Under his leadership, Toyota expanded globally, becoming one of the world's largest automakers. He is recognized for his strategic vision, focus on quality, and efforts to foster innovation in manufacturing. Okuda’s tenure helped solidify Toyota’s reputation for reliable, efficient vehicles and for adopting sustainable practices in the automotive industry. His leadership is considered instrumental in Japan’s corporate global competitiveness during that period.