Honda Announces Personnel Changes for Two Operating Executives
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. revealed leadership changes for Toshiyuki Yanagisawa and Yasuo Kawai, effective April 10 and June 1, 2026, respectively.
- 2026
What Happened
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. has announced personnel changes for two operating executives. Toshiyuki Yanagisawa will take on an additional role as CEO of Honda Digital Innovation India Private Ltd., effective April 10, 2026, while retaining his current positions. Yasuo Kawai will move from the Digital Unit in Corporate Administration Operations to the Digital Unit in Corporate Strategy Operations, effective June 1, 2026.
Toshiyuki Yanagisawa becomes CEO of Honda Digital Innovation India Private Ltd.
Yasuo Kawai moves to Digital Unit, Corporate Strategy Operations
Why this matters
These appointments reflect Honda's ongoing strategic adjustments in its digital and India operations, aligning leadership with corporate priorities.
Terms in This Story
- Operating Executive
- A senior management role at Honda responsible for overseeing business operations.
- Digital Unit
- A division focusing on digital transformation and technology integration.
- Corporate Strategy Operations
- The department responsible for long-term planning and strategic initiatives.
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