UMW Toyota Motor announces new deputy chairman

By CARSIFU | 26 January 2015


Akio Takeyama Deputy Chairman
Takeyama.


SHAH ALAM: UMW Toyota Motor's new deputy chairman is Akio Takeyama, effective from Jan 1.

He takes over the position from Datuk Takashi Hibi.

Takeyama has 30 years of experience in Toyota Motor Corp, and has served markets outside Japan like Europe, Africa, Oceania, Middle East, India and Malaysia.

“With my past working experience in Malaysia as well as other overseas assignments, I am confident I will continue to steer the company for stable long-term achievements," said Takeyama in a statement.

He said he would focus on improving customer service, be responsive to competition and instil the spirit of change and challenge among employees.

 

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