Toyota names Mark Templin new CEO of North America as Ted Ogawa returns to Japan role.

Toyota Motor North America announced a leadership change effective January 1, 2027. Ted Ogawa, current CEO, will return to Toyota Motor Corporation in Japan as Senior Fellow, overseeing external affairs. Mark Templin, the current COO, will become the new president and CEO of Toyota North America, while Hiroshi Nambu will take over as COO. This transition highlights Toyota's focus on global leadership development and continued investment in North American operations, including major manufacturing expansions and electrification efforts.

Following Toyota Motor North America's announcement of its executive leadership transition, Toyota Motor Corp shares on Pluang have shown notable activity. As of Nov 05, 2026 18:13 WIB, TM trades at USD 216.01, marking an 8.30% increase in one day. Despite this rise, the platform's order activity is heavily skewed towards selling, with 99% of orders being sell orders, reflecting cautious investor sentiment amid leadership changes.