Scott Cooke President, Chief Executive Officer | Toyota Battery Manufacturing
Scott Cooke President, Chief Executive Officer | Toyota Battery Manufacturing
Christopher Reynolds, the executive vice president and chief strategy officer for Toyota Motor North America (TMNA), is set to retire on May 30. Prior to his retirement, Reynolds will serve as a Senior Advisor to TMNA starting April 1. In this role, he will assist with leadership transition and guide the company's restructuring efforts. He will continue reporting to Ted Ogawa, TMNA's president and CEO.
Reynolds has been nominated to join Toyota Motor Corporation’s (TMC) Board of Directors. His nomination is pending final election at TMC's annual shareholder meeting in June. If elected, he will serve on the Board’s Audit and Supervisory Committee.
Chris Yang will assume global responsibilities currently held by Reynolds effective April 1. Yang will lead Global Compliance and Global Risk functions across Toyota's operations in seven regions while continuing his roles as group vice president of Enterprise Strategy and Solutions and deputy general counsel of Legal at TMNA. He also remains president and CEO of Toyota Connected North America (TCNA).
Reynolds has played a significant role in various areas such as Strategy and Business Development, Human Resources, Research and Development, among others across TMNA’s operations in multiple countries.
"Chris Reynolds has a proven and wide-ranging track record here in North America and globally," said Ted Ogawa. "We are excited to see Chris take on new global challenges with Toyota."
Reynolds joined Toyota in 2007 after serving as a partner at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius law firm in New York City. His previous roles include Assistant United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York.
He also serves on several boards including Southwest Airlines' Board of Directors and AT&T Performing Arts Center's Board in Dallas.
A successor for Reynolds' position at TMNA will be announced later.
Toyota continues its commitment to sustainable mobility through its brands, employing nearly 64,000 people across North America with plans for further expansion into automotive battery manufacturing by 2025.
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