It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Toyota Motor Corporation honorary chairman Dr Shoichiro Toyoda at the age of
Born in February , Shoichiro was the first son of Kiichiro Toyoda, founder of Toyota. He began his career with Toyota in July at the age of 27, having earlier graduated from Nagoya University with a degree in engineering. Three years later, Shoichiro earned an engineering doctorate from Tohoku University, writing his thesis on the cutting-edge subject of fuel injection.
Shoichiro served in many posts during his long career with Toyota, where his passions for automotive technology and quality control were instrumental in launching overseas production, transforming Toyota into a truly global brand.
In , after less than ten years as a board member, Shoichiro Toyoda was appointed managing director of Toyota. Further promotions quickly followed, being named senior managing director in , executive vice president in , and president of Toyota&#;s sales organisation in At that time, Toyota production and Toyota sales were two separate organisations, and after merging to become Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) in , Shoichiro took the responsibil
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Shoichiro Toyoda, Japanese Automobile company executive. Recipient Medal with Dark-Blue Ribbon, Government of Japan, , The Deming Prize, , Medal with Blue Ribbon, Government of Japan, ; named Knight Commander of British Empire, Government of United Kingdom, , Grand Cordon of the Order of the Sacred Treasure, Government of Japan, Chairman Keidanren, Tokyo, ; consul general Honorario de Costa Rica, Nagoya, since
Background
Toyoda, Shoichiro was born on February 27, in Nagoya, Japan. Son of Kiichiro and Hatako Toyoda.
Education
Bachelor in Engineering, Nagoya University, Doctor in Engineering, Nagoya University,
Career
Director, Toyota (Japan) Motor Limited company, ; managing director, Toyota (Japan) Motor Limited company, ; senior managing director, Toyota (Japan) Motor Limited company, ; executive vice president, Toyota (Japan) Motor Limited company, ; president, Toyota Motor Sales Limited company, ; president, Toyota Motor Corporation, ; chairman, Toyota Motor Corporation, since Board directors Denso Limited company, Nagoya Broadcasting Network. Chair
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Shoichiro Toyoda shaped Toyota Motor Co. into a global leader in product quality and engineering. Toyoda was born in in Nagoya, Japan. He graduated from Nagoya University in with a degree in engineering and joined Toyota Motor Co. in
Toyoda earned the respect of his fellow employees by working alongside them in the engineering labs and on the factory floor. He quickly realized the positive correlation between superior assembly methods and product quality, and began training his workers using these principals to demonstrate their impact on customer satisfaction. Toyoda was named a managing director of the company in as a result of his efforts to improve product quality. He was later promoted to senior managing director and made executive vice president in Toyoda ultimately led the merger between Toyota Motor Co.’s manufacturing and sales organizations in , and was named the company’s first president.
By the s, Toyota Motor Co. had become a respected and recognized automotive brand around the world. However, it was still primarily an export-based company. Toyoda knew that in order to be a truly global organization, the company needed to manufacture its pr
Dr. Shoichiro Toyoda has worked throughout his career to overcome numerous managerial and technical challenges to make the Toyota Motor Corporation one of the world’s leading automobile manufacturers. Believing that human resources are an essential element in making quality products, Dr. Toyoda also spent a lot of effort in nurturing this aspect of the business. In recognition of these great achievements, the Japan Automotive Hall of Fame is honored to induct Dr. Shoichiro Toyoda into the Hall of Fame.
A family portrait, with Kiichiro Toyoda on the left, and Shoichiro standing next to his father.
Toyoda entering the family business in July
Toyoda pictured in front of the Ford head office during a business trip.
The merger of the Toyota Motor Co. and Toyota Motor Sales concern in
Inspecting the Lexus LS in June , before sales began.
Toyoda heading the Keidanren trade organization in May
Formal opening of the Japan Car Plaza building in
Ceremony to open the Toyota pavillion at Expo
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