Kenta Kon appointed as Toyota CEO

Exam-focused facts from the 7 February 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

Kenta Kon will assume the role of Toyota CEO effective April 1.
Current CEO Koji Sato will become vice chairman and chief industry officer.
Kenta Kon is currently Toyota's CFO and is described as a longtime confidant of former CEO Akio Toyoda.
Executive vice president Yoichi Miyazaki will succeed Kon as CFO.