Kenta Kon

Kenta Kon is a prominent Japanese businessman who has recently been appointed as the CEO of Toyota, the world's largest automotive manufacturer. Kon began his career at Toyota in 1991 and held several key financial positions, ultimately serving as Chief Financial Officer before his recent promotion. His tenure has included a significant shift to lead Toyota's high-tech and software subsidiary, Woven by Toyota, where he gained valuable insights into agile development and innovation. His leadership is marked by a focus on enhancing the company's profitability and fostering a culture of openness and adaptability within the organization, as he strives to integrate a startup mentality into the traditional automotive giant.