Toyota Motor North America Announces Executive Leadership Change

PLANO, Texas (Sept. 4, 2024) – Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) today announced an executive leadership change designed to drive continued growth, advance our commitment to vehicle electrification, and prepare for the future of mobility. The following change is effective immediately.

New Assignment:

Eliel Cole, vice president of manufacturing at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Guanajuato (TMMGT) is appointed president, TABC. In his new role, Cole will oversee all manufacturing operations at the facility in Southern California. Cole reports to Oscar Villareal, president Toyota Motor Manufacturing Baja California (TMMBC) and chairperson, TABC.

About Toyota
Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in North America for more than 65 years, and is committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands, plus our more than 1,800 dealerships.

Toyota directly employs more than 63,000 people in North America who have contributed to the design, engineering, and assembly of nearly 47 million cars and trucks at our 12 manufacturing plants. By 2025, Toyota’s 13th plant in North Carolina will begin to manufacture automotive batteries for electrified vehicles. With more electrified vehicles on the road than any other automaker, Toyota currently offers 30 electrified options.

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Eric Booth
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