Hiroshi Okuda, Toyota Disrupter and Former President, Dies at 93

Hiroshi Okuda, the former president of Toyota who was credited with reviving the company in the 1990s, has died at 93. Known for his quick decision-making and willingness to shake things up, he expanded overseas manufacturing and introduced the groundbreaking Prius.

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Hiroshi Okuda, Disrupter Who Revived Toyota in the 1990s, Dies at 93

As the car company’s president, he made decisions quickly and shook things up, expanding overseas manufacturing and introducing the Prius, a milestone in automotive history.

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Hiroshi Okuda, Toyota Disrupter and Former President, Dies at 93

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