Toyota Expands Role Of North American Execs

Toyota Motor Corp., aiming to speed planning and decision-making across North America, is expanding the responsibilities of several top executives in the region. "The revisions to our organizational structure are designed, by reducing the number of structural layers, to allow rebirth into a Toyota that is able to reach conclusions more swiftly, make prompt decisions, and take immediate action faster than ever," Toyoda said. Ogawa is currently senior managing officer for Toyota Motor Corp.