Hiroshi Okuda (奥田 碩) has died at the age of 93. After joining Toyota Motor Sales in 1955, he worked in overseas operations and accounting before serving as president from 1995 to 1999, when he became chairman. He later served as chairman of the Japan Federation of Employers' Associations and chairman of the Japan Business Federation. His death was confirmed on 12 August.
Hiroshi Okuda (奥田 碩), who served as president and chairman of Toyota Motor Corporation, has died. He was 93, and his death was confirmed on 12 August.
He joined Toyota Motor Sales, now Toyota Motor Corporation, in 1955 and worked in overseas operations, accounting and other areas. He served as president from 1995 to 1999.
He became chairman in 1999, later serving as chairman of the Japan Federation of Employers' Associations before becoming chairman of the Japan Business Federation.
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