Hiroshi Okuda Remembered as Innovative Toyota Leadership Figure
The former automaker president is being honored for his strategic vision, corporate restructuring efforts, and lasting impact on the global automotive industry.
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The former automaker president is being honored for his strategic vision, corporate restructuring efforts, and lasting impact on the global automotive industry.
Hiroshi Okuda, the former chairman of Toyota Motor Corp. credited with spearheading the development of the Prius hybrid car and overseeing the company's global expansion, has died at the age of 93. Okuda's leadership was pivotal in Toyota's rise as a global automotive powerhouse.
Hiroshi Okuda, the former chairman of Toyota Motor Corp. and a key figure in the development of the hybrid Prius, has passed away at the age of 93.

Hiroshi Okuda, the former president of Toyota who was credited with reviving the company in the 1990s, has died at 93. Known for his quick decision-making and willingness to shake things up, he expanded overseas manufacturing and introduced the groundbreaking Prius.