Life Summary
Manabu Konyama is the CEO of Toyota Motor Korea.

He was born in Japan in 1966.

He graduated from the School of Political Science and Economics at Waseda University.

After joining Toyota Motor Corporation, he gained experience in the Research Division, Dealer Network Development, and Sales and Operations Strategy for overseas markets.

He served as Vice President of FAW Toyota, a joint venture between China’s First Automobile Works (FAW) and Toyota Motor, overseeing operations across East Asia, including Korea.

He was appointed CEO of Toyota Motor Korea in January 2023.

Konyama is regarded as an expert on Toyota’s East Asian markets.

He has shown a deep interest in Korean culture and is studying the Korean language, demonstrating a strong understanding of the Korean market.

In Korea’s highly competitive imported car market, he faces the challenge of building a lineup that meets future market demand, including battery electric vehicles (BEVs).

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