Koji Sato

Professional Experience

Koji Sato joined Toyota Motor Corporation in April of 1992. Sato’s career started in the Technology Administration Division before he moved into product development where he led a team that developed the suspension design of the first-generation Prius and Vista sedan. His next major assignment was the development of the North American Camry sedan in 2003. In 2006, Sato moved to Lexus where he worked as Assistant Chief Engineer on the GS sedan. Six years later, Sato was put in charge of managing the development of a new platform for Lexus that would underpin its top models. In January of 2020, Sato was named President of Lexus International. Later that year, he was also given responsibility for leading the GAZOO Racing Company as President. In April of 2023, Sato became President of Toyota Motor Corporation. In April 2026, Sato transitioned to Vice Chairman, taking on the newly created role of Chief Industry Officer.

Educational background

• Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering, Waseda University, Japan

External mandates

• Vice Chairman of Keidanren (Japan Business Federation)

• Chairman of the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association