Toyota Promotes Europe Head, Names First Female Executive
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Toyota Motor Corp. promoted a French national and an American woman to unprecedented executive roles for the world’s largest automaker, shaking up management ranks that are predominantly comprised of Japanese men.
Didier Leroy, the head of Toyota Europe since 2010, will become one of six executive vice presidents as of April 1, the Toyota City, Japan-based company said today in a statement. Julie Hamp, head of communications for North America, will be made managing officer and become the first female executive in Toyota’s 77-year history.