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Katsuaki Watanabe (渡辺 捷昭, Watanabe Katsuaki, born February 13, 1943) is senior advisor at Toyota Motor Corporation. He was president and CEO of the company before Akio Toyoda assumed those positions on June 23, 2009.
- Senior advisor, Toyota Motor Corporation
Toyota President Katsuaki Watanabe may be replaced next year by Akio Toyoda, grandson of the company’s founder, after forecasting the first loss in 70 years, people familiar with the matter...
Sep 18, 2005 · CEO Talks: Katsuaki Watanabe: Toyota’s Tough Boss. 4 minute read. TIME. September 18, 2005 12:00 AM EDT. A fter a 41-year apprenticeship at Toyota Motor, Katsuaki Watanabe became its...
After a 41-year apprenticeship at Toyota Motor, Katsuaki Watanabe became its president in June. Best known for a cost-cutting initiative that squeezed suppliers and saved nearly $10 billion over ...
Jan 26, 2023 · In June 2009, Toyoda became the president of the company his grandfather Kiichiro founded in 1937, replacing Katsuaki Watanabe. Akio was the first member of Toyoda family to take the helm since...
Nov 29, 2006 · Katsuaki Watanabe, the least-known Toyota president in years, has been raising his profile as head of a company that may soon supplant G.M. as the world’s biggest automaker.
Dec 30, 2008 · His grandfather, Kiichiro Toyoda, founded the company. Toyota President Katsuaki Watanabe, 66, is expected to move to the largely ceremonial chairman's post next year, according to the reports.
