Toyota Motor Corp.

Takahiko Ijichi was born July 15, 1952 in Kagoshima City, Kagoshima Prefecture. He graduated from Keio University's Faculty of Economics in March 1976 and joined Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) the following month. In January 2000, Mr. Ijichi was appointed general manager of the Finance Planning & Insurance Department, within the Finance Division, and assumed the additional role of deputy general manager of that division in June that year. Two and a half years later, in January 2003, he was made general manager of the Accounting Division. In June 2004, Mr. Ijichi became a managing officer, and in June 2008, a senior managing director. Mr. Ijichi intends to continue working under the basic philosophy of "doing that which should be done and not thinking anything special of it." He believes that this simple truth and selflessness will give TMC the ability to respond to change and give rise to its creativity. He believes that every day offers a new opportunity to each and every TMC employee to enjoy their work with a sense of enthusiasm, and in doing so, both individuals and the organization as a whole will continue to grow. This is the kind of environment that Mr. Ijichi wants to expend his efforts in creating. Mr. Ijichi currently lives in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture, and in his spare time likes good conversation while enjoying his favorite hometown liquor. His personal philosophy is: "It is better to act than to hesitate", and he also believes that people should always be on alert, even in peacetime.

Katsuaki Watanabe was born February 13, 1942 in Mie Prefecture, and grew up in Aichi Prefecture. He earned a degree in economics from Tokyo’s Keio University and joined Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) upon graduating in 1964. Mr. Watanabe has gained experience in a broad range of activities at Toyota, primarily in corporate planning and administrative affairs. He became the general manager of the Secretarial Division in 1988, and in 1989, became general manager of the Corporate Planning Division, where he participated in charting and communicating a common, long-term vision for Toyota operations around the world. Named to the Board of Directors in 1992, Mr. Watanabe continued to supervise work in production control, including supervising Toyota’s Motomachi Plant, which makes passenger cars. In 1999, Mr. Watanabe was appointed a senior managing director, and in 2001 he assumed the position of executive vice president. In June 2005, Mr. Watanabe assumed the position of president of TMC. Mr. Watanabe, an amateur musician, sings in a men's chorus and also likes to play golf and tennis. He lives in Toyota City with his wife, Chiharu. They have three daughters.

A 1967 graduate of the University of Tokyo's Faculty of Law, Kyoji Sasazu joined Toyota in that year. He has spent most of his career performing marketing duties in Europe, and serving in Toyota's Japanese sales organization. A five-year assignment to Toyota's German sales subsidiary took Mr. Sasazu to Europe in 1988. During that time, he participated in building a sales network in the former East Germany. On returning to Japan in 1993, Mr. Sasazu's initial duties were in the Europe Division, where he became a general manager in 1994. His work in the Europe Division included coordinating Toyota's DUO channel for marketing Volkswagen and Audi cars in Japan. He moved to a Japanese sales division as general manager in 1996. After being named to the Board of Directors in 1997, Mr. Sasazu continued to oversee work in Japanese marketing. His added responsibilities included overseeing the Virtual Venture Company, a Toyota internal organization set up in 1997 for planning and commercializing activities designed to provide new products and services for young consumers. In 2001, Mr. Sasazu assumed the position of managing director. In June 2003, he was made a senior managing director, and in June 2005, he became an executive vice president. Mr. Sasazu was born in 1944 in Toyama Prefecture, next to the Sea of Japan. He and his wife, Kazuko, have a son and a daughter. Mr. Sasazu enjoys swimming and reading books about world history. Responsibilities: Global Planning Operations Japan Sales Operations

Masatami Takimoto Executive Vice President Toyota Motor Corporation Masatami Takimoto joined Toyota in 1970 upon completing postgraduate work in mechanical engineering at Kyoto University. Most of his work at Toyota has been in product development, mainly in engine-related technologies. In 1993, Mr. Takimoto became the manager of an engine-design department in Toyota's development center that handles commercial and sport-utility vehicles. He went on to become the general manager of a planning division there in 1994, and was named to the Board of Directors in 1999. In 2002, he assumed the position of a managing director. Mr. Takimoto has since taken on additional responsibilities in engine engineering, R&D management and, most recently, electric and hybrid vehicle engineering. In June 2003, he was made a senior managing director, and in June 2005, he became an executive vice president. Mr. Takimoto was born in 1946 on Japan's island of Shikoku. He now makes his home in Toyota City with his wife, Keiko. Mr. Takimoto plays golf and tennis. The Takimotos have a son and a daughter. Responsibilities: Quality Research & Development - Power Train Development - Future Project Fuel Cell System Development Power Train Development Group (Chief Officer) Fuel Cell System Development Group (Chief Officer) Future Project Division

Mitsuo Kinoshita Executive Vice President Toyota Motor Corporation Mitsuo Kinoshita joined Toyota in 1968 upon graduating from the Faculty of Law at the University of Tokyo. He has spent much of his career in the company's human resources sector, performing duties that included work in shaping Toyota's international public relations, and in developing Toyota's global purchasing strategies. In 1993, Mr. Kinoshita became general manager of the Labor Relations Department in the Human Resources Division. He then became a general manager with overall responsibility for the Human Resources Division in the following year. Mr. Kinoshita moved to Toyota's Tokyo-based International Public Affairs Division as general manager in 1996. Named to the Board of Directors in 1997, he was responsible mainly for overseeing activity in human resources management. In 2001, Mr. Kinoshita assumed the position of managing director. He was made a senior managing director in June 2003, and in June 2005, he became an executive vice president. Mr. Kinoshita was born in 1946 in Seto, a city near Nagoya that is famous for porcelain and for hosting the 2005 World Exposition. He and his wife, Fusako, now reside near Toyota headquarters, in Toyota City. The Kinoshitas have a son and two daughters. Favorite pastimes for Mr. Kinoshita include playing the Japanese game of shogi and getting in an occasional round of golf. Responsibilities: Corporate Planning General Administration & Human Resources Accounting Information Systems Business Development Government & Public Affairs Housing General Administration & Human Resources Group (Chief Officer) Global Audit Division Corporate Planning Division

Takeshi Uchiyamada joined Toyota in 1969 upon earning a degree in applied physics at Nagoya University. His early work at the company included participating in a project team that developed a numerically controlled cutting system for dies. He later took part in development work on technologies for reducing NVH (noise, vibration and harshness). In 1989, Mr. Uchiyamada became a department head in Toyota's newly established Product Evaluation and Engineering Division. He later served on the team that coordinated a sweeping reorganization of Toyota's development operations. In 1994, Mr. Uchiyamada joined Toyota's G21 (Global 21) project for developing an eco-friendly car for the 21st century. In 1996, he became chief engineer for the Prius, the world's first, mass-produced, gasoline-electric hybrid car. After being named to the Board of Directors in 1998, Mr. Uchiyamada oversaw Vehicle Development Center 1, where Toyota develops rear-wheel-drive passenger cars. From 2000, his focus shifted to Vehicle Development Center 2, where Toyota develops front-wheel-drive cars. In 2001, he was named a managing director, and headed engineering efforts. In June 2003, he was made a senior managing director, and in June 2005, he became an executive vice president. Mr. Uchiyamada was born in 1946, in the old castle town of Okazaki, near Toyota headquarters, and continues to reside there with his wife, Shoko. He enjoys outdoor activities, jogging regularly, and even finds occasional time for yachting. He also lists spending time at his desktop computer as a favorite pastime. The Uchiyamadas have a son and a daughter. Responsibilities: Production TQM Environmental Affairs

Akira Okabe studied at the Tokyo Institute of Technology's Department of Science and Engineering, and obtained a degree in social engineering in 1971. Immediately following graduation, Mr. Okabe began his career at Toyota and has held a number of positions related to overseas business. In 1997, Mr. Okabe was appointed general manager of the Oceania, Middle East & Southwest Asia Division, and in 2000, he became head of the Sales & Marketing Division of the Oceania, Middle East & Southwest Asia Operations Center. In June 2001, he was made a director, a title that was changed in June 2003 to managing officer. In June 2005, he became a senior managing director. Mr. Okabe's education and experience in overseas business have given him insight into global society, and he says it is essential to communicate openly with the world, always keeping in touch with changes in society and market trends. He would like to squarely face the challenge of global and regional issues, which at times have a contradictory nature, and take responsibility for solving the problems facing Toyota. He aspires to be more assiduous than ever, and to contribute to fostering the next generation of talented people. Mr. Okabe was born in 1947, in Hino, a western suburb of Tokyo, and lives there with his wife, Yukie. They have two sons and a daughter. In his free time, he enjoys playing golf, fishing and traveling. Responsibilities: Asia, Oceania & Middle East Operations Group (Chief Officer)

Atsushi Niimi joined Toyota in 1971 upon earning a degree in aeronautical engineering from Nagoya University. He has fulfilled various responsibilities, however, production engineering has been a consistent theme in his career at Toyota. In 1995, Mr. Niimi became the general manager of a production management team responsible for putting new models into production. He became the general manager of Toyota's Production Control Division in 1997. Two years later, Mr. Niimi moved to the Production Engineering Management Division as a general manager. In all of these capacities, he always exemplified the Toyota tradition of commitment to optimizing the flow of activity in the manufacturing workplace. In June 2000, he was made a director, a title that was changed to managing officer in June 2003. He was also the president of Toyota Motor Manufacturing North America, Inc. (TMMNA) from June 2002 to June 2005. He was made a senior managing director in June 2004. Mr. Niimi was born in 1947, in Aichi Prefecture, where much of Toyota's history began. He spent ten of his boyhood years growing up in Miyazaki Prefecture. His favorite pastimes away from the workplace include golf, swimming and driving. The Niimis have two sons. Responsibilities: Strategic Production Planning Group (Chief Officer) Manufacturing Group (Chief Officer) TQM Promotion Division

Hiroshi Takada graduated from Kobe University with a degree in economics in 1969, and joined Toyota that year. In January 1995, he became project general manager of the Domestic Marketing/Advertising Division. In March 1995, he became general manager of the same division. In June 2001, he was named a director, a title that was changed to managing officer in June 2003. In June 2005, he became a senior managing director. Mr. Takada's experiences have given him a bird's-eye view of what is necessary in order to play a leading role in the current day and age. He stresses that one should not hope to find an easy method through following past examples, choosing instead to focus on the fact that in the current age our options are limitless. The following two points, he says, must be kept in mind: conditions are constantly changing, and in the midst of the current flood of information, one must distinguish between that which has real value and that which does not. Mr. Takada was born in Shizuoka City, in 1946, but now makes his home in Aichi Prefecture with his wife, Mariko. He believes that the truth can be found by observing actual conditions, and he bases his philosophy on the importance of every individual and enjoying the moment. His motto is: "Tomorrow will be a new today". He enjoys all kinds of sports, but particularly enjoys skiing, playing tennis and golf. He has one son and one daughter. Responsibilities: Global Planning Operations Group (Chief Officer) Product Management Division

Iwao Nihashi was born February 16, 1950 in Mikkabi Town, Shizuoka Prefecture. He graduated from Numazu College of Technology’s Department of Mechanical Engineering in March 1970 and joined Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) in April the same year. In January 2000, Mr. Nihashi was appointed general manager of the Production Engineering Planning Division’s Vehicle Department, and subsequently was made general manger of the Production Engineering Planning Division in June 2001. In June 2003, he was made a managing officer, and in June 2008, a senior managing director. The importance of manufacturing is being recognized anew to revive industrial competitiveness. To achieve this, it is necessary for production technology to be a step ahead of the field and for a strong group of engineers to guide this technology. Mr. Nihashi intends to devote all his energy to the innovation of production engineering and the development of staff members that will support this initiative. He holds the conviction that the pursuit of Toyota’s traditional strength in manufacturing products of high quality is the link that connects the growth of the company and the company’s contribution to society. In his spare time, Mr. Nihashi likes traveling, gardening and playing the Japanese board game Go. He lives with his wife, Natsuko, in Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture, and has two sons and a daughter.

Koichi Ina completed his master's degree in metal engineering at the Nagoya Institute of Technology's Graduate School in March 1973, and joined Toyota in April that same year. In January 1998, he was made general manager of the Machining Division of the Motomachi Plant. In June of that same year, he became general manager of the Administration Division and the Kaizen Promotion Department at the same plant. In January 2001, he was made general manager of the Overseas Cooperation Department, and in April the same year, he was made a general manager of the Overseas Production Support Department, while continuing to serve as general manager of the Administration Division—an office he still holds. In addition to these duties, he served as general manager of the Plant Planning Department from June to September 2001. In June 2002, he was made a director, a title that was changed to managing officer in June 2003. Having about 10 years experience in plant management, Mr. Ina is keenly aware of the fact that the greater part of safety, quality and cost are determined through product and process design, and equipment planning. Furthermore, he has also experienced the fact that when employees work on-site with vigor, the most amazing results can be achieved. Therefore, he wants to fuse "development of technologies and production engineering" with "on-site innovations" to the greatest extent possible, thus contributing to reform that will enable production processes to come out ahead of the competition. He is committed to the development of human resources and creating an appropriate environment to achieve these goals. Mr. Ina was born in Kariya City, Aichi Prefecture, in 1948. He lives with his wife, Noriko, in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture, and has one son. He enjoys golf, skiing and listening to music. Responsibilities: Miyoshi Plant (General Manager) Myochi Plant (General Manager) Operations Management Consulting Division Global Strategic Production Planning Division Production Control Division Project Planning & Management Division Global Production Center (General Manager)

Mamoru Furuhashi joined Toyota in April 1973 after graduating from Keio University's Faculty of Economics in March that same year. In January 1999, he was appointed general manager of the Tokyo Secretarial Division and, in January 2000, took on the additional position of general manager of the Administration Department, within the same division. From January 2003, he resumed holding the single position of general manager of the Tokyo Secretarial Division. In June 2003, he was made a managing officer. Based on the network between political, bureaucratic and financial circles established by various people before him, Mr. Furuhashi wants to do his utmost to establish and implement a solid public relations system to meet the needs of the next generation, by anticipating the changes occurring in each relevant sector in the midst of the developing globalization. Mr. Furuhashi was born in 1950, in Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture. He lives with his wife, Yumiko, in Tokyo, and has three daughters. In his spare time, he enjoys playing golf, singing karaoke and having social drinks with close friends. Responsibilities: Public Affairs Administration Department Tokyo Secretarial Division Tokyo General Administration Division

Satoshi Ozawa joined Toyota in April 1974 after graduating from the University of Tokyo's Faculty of Economics in March that same year. In January 1998, he was appointed general manager of the Domestic Sales Planning Division's Sales Administration Department. A year later, in January 1999, he was made general manager of the Human Resources Development Division, and subsequently, made general manager of the Human Resources Division in January 2000. In January 2001, he became general manager of the Overseas Planning Division. In June 2003, he was made a managing officer. Because he views society as being in an age of rapid change, Mr. Ozawa hopes to lead his life in an honest and flexible way. In order to come out on top in a world of intense global competition, he believes that adherence to Toyota's fine traditions and strengths is key, while at the same time tackling change by making decisions based on a broad outlook and flexible thinking. He also looks forward to working together with everyone in a "bright and lively" manner. Mr. Ozawa was born in 1949, in Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture. He has two daughters and lives with his wife, Yoriko, in Nagoya. In his spare time, he enjoys playing golf and reading.

Shinichi Sasaki earned his degree in mechanical engineering from Hokkaido University in 1970 and joined Toyota the same year. His work mostly focused on various aspects of manufacturing, from quality control to overseeing assembly and engineering work at Toyota's Tsutsumi Plant. In 1995, Mr. Sasaki became general manager of the Quality Control Division at Tsutsumi, and in 1996, he became the plant's general manager of the Final Assembly Division. In 1999, he concurrently served as the plant's manager of the Plant Administration Division and general manager of the Final Assembly Division. In June 2001, he was made a director, a title that was changed to managing officer in June 2003. In July 2004, he moved to Belgium to take up the post of president & CEO of Toyota Motor Engineering and Manufacturing Europe (TMEM). In June 2005, Mr. Sasaki was promoted to senior managing director within Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC). At that same time, in combination with his responsibilities as president & CEO of TMEM, he was appointed president & CEO of Toyota Motor Europe (TME). Following the legal merger of TME, TMEM and Toyota Motor Marketing Europe in October 2005, Mr. Sasaki became president & CEO of the new TME. In June 2006, as a senior managing director of TMC, he returned to Japan to assume his post as chief officer of the Quality Group. Mr. Sasaki was born in 1946, in Akita City, Akita Prefecture. He enjoys skiing, playing golf, reading and playing and watching baseball. His motto is: "Boys, be ambitious!", a famous saying at his alma matter. He wants to continue to follow his dreams just as he did when he was a young man. He has been amazed and deeply moved, time and again, by the efforts of the people whom he has observed actively taking part in events at Toyota. He wants to do whatever he can to marshal the efforts of even more people to produce cars, satisfy customers, and at the same time, contribute to society and the global environment. He aspires to manage a company where employees can become vital, important assets and are motivated to work actively. Responsibilities: Quality Group (Chief Officer)

Shinzo Kobuki joined Toyota in April 1972 after graduating from Kyushu University's Faculty of Engineering with a degree in power and machinery engineering. In June 1996, he was appointed general manager of Engine Design Department No. 24, Power Train Engineering Division 2, Vehicle Development Center 2 and project general manager of Engine Engineering Division 1, Power Train Development Center. In January the following year, he became a general manager of Engine Engineering Division 2, Power Train Development Center. In January 2000, he was made general manager of the Power Train Engineering Division, Vehicle Development Center 2. One year later, in January 2001, he was appointed general manager of Planning Division 3, Vehicle Development Center 3, as well as general manager of the Conversion Vehicle Development Department, in the same division. In addition to the positions assumed in 2001, he took on the additional positions of general manager of the Cost Planning Department, Planning Division 3, Vehicle Development Center 3 (a post he held until the end of December 2002) and of general manager of the LEXUS Planning Division, Vehicle Development Center 1, in January 2002. In June 2003, he was made a managing officer. An automobile society is faced with three issues: the environment, energy and safety. Mr. Kobuki wants to do his utmost to help Toyota lead the world in these three areas, at all times. As present-day society moves from satisfying material wants to satisfying emotional wants, the role of the automobile in satisfying people's dreams and emotional needs is becoming ever more important. To enable automobiles to fulfill this role, Mr. Kobuki wants to help develop a car that allows customers to enjoy themselves at anytime. Mr. Kobuki was born in 1950, in Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture. He lives in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture, with his wife, Eiko, and has three sons. In his spare time, he enjoys reading and playing golf. Responsibilities: R & D Management Division EQ Planning & Development Division Hybrid Vehicle System Engineering Division Hybrid Vehicle Power Train Development Division

Shoji Ikawa completed his master’s degree in mechanical engineering at Kansai University in 1975. He then joined Toyota, rising to become general manager of the Machines & Tools Engineering Division in 1997, before being appointed general manager of the Production Engineering Planning Division. In June 2001, he was made a director, a title that was changed to managing officer in June 2003. In June 2005, he became a senior managing director. In his days as head of the Production Engineering Planning Division, Mr. Ikawa came to understand what is essential for harmonious and continued growth amidst fierce global competition and changes of unprecedented scale and speed. The essential elements are: innovations in unit technology—the lifeblood of product competitiveness, integration and reorganization of unit production lines and production engineering innovations that allow steady localization. He said that to accomplish this, all efforts must be made for thorough achievement of "Genchi-Genbutsu" (to go to the source to find the facts), and at the same time, emphasis must be placed on fostering talented personnel who can utilize the technology of the future. Born in 1949, in Fuwa-gun, Gifu Prefecture, Mr. Ikawa now lives in Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture, with his wife, Yoko. They have two sons and two daughters. Mr. Ikawa enjoys reading, watching sports, playing golf and driving. His principles are “Putting words into action” and “With all my soul and heart”. Responsibilities: Production Engineering Group (Chief Officer)

Tadashi Arashima joined Toyota in April 1973 after graduating from Keio University's Faculty of Law in March that same year. In January 1997, he was made general manager of the Production Control Division's Control Department and, in January 1998, he was appointed general manager of the Europe & Africa Division's Marketing Department. In January 1999, he became general manager of the Europe & Africa Division. January 2000 saw him seconded to Toyota Motor Marketing Europe n.v./s.a., before returning to Japan and taking up the position of general manager at the Europe & Africa Operations Center's Europe Division in January 2003. In June 2003, he was made a managing officer. The European market is characterized by fierce competition and is full of customers who possess a very keen eye. Mr. Arashima wants to make every effort to develop this market as the third pillar in Toyota's global strategy. Bearing in mind that "the automobile business equals the people business", he hopes to be able to lend a hand in further developing and establishing "The Toyota Way" in sales and marketing. Mr. Arashima was born in 1949, in Ise City, Mie Prefecture. He and his wife, Sachiko, have two sons. In his spare time, he enjoys listening to music, watching sports, playing golf, watching movies and traveling. Responsibilities: President and CEO, Toyota Motor Europe NV/SA President, Toyota Motor Europe NV/SA (TMME Company)

Tadashi Yamashina was born May 8, 1951 in Yachimata City, Chiba Prefecture. He joined Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) in March 1977 after graduating from the Waseda University Graduate School of Science and Engineering’s Department of Mechanical Engineering. Mr. Yamashina was made project general manager of the Component & System Development Center’s Vehicle Engineering Division in January 1998, before being appointed general manager of Vehicle Evaluation & Engineering Division 2, Vehicle Development Center 2, in June of the same year. In January 2001, Mr. Yamashina moved to Toyota Technical Center, U.S.A., Inc. (TTC) as president, where he endeavored to raise TTC’s ability in planning and developing appealing products. In June 2003, he was made a managing officer at TMC, and in June 2004, he was assigned back to Japan where his new responsibilities entailed technical administration and development of fuel cell technologies. From June 2006, he was placed in charge of the Motor Sports Division and the Motorsport Business Management Department. In December 2006, he moved to Germany as vice chairman of Toyota Motorsport GmbH to strengthen the technical development and race strategy structures of Toyota’s Germany-based F1 team. In June 2008, Mr. Yamashina became a senior managing director. In his spare time, Mr. Yamashina enjoys playing golf, having a chat over a glass of red wine and listening to music.

Teiji Tachibana joined Toyota in 1969 after earning a degree in law from Kyoto University. Much of his career has centered on the legal and marketing fields. In 1994, Mr. Tachibana was appointed general manager of the Legal Division. One year later, in 1995, he became general manager of the Marketing Development Division. In 1997, he became general manager of the BR Tokyo Metropolitan Area Marketing Department, and in 1998, he was named general manager of the Tokyo Metropolitan Area Marketing Division. In June 2001, he was made a director, a title that was changed to managing officer in June 2003. In June 2005, he became a senior managing director. Mr. Tachibana says three things must be considered in promoting business: making a point of putting the customer first; paying attention to local conditions, in order to get an accurate grasp of reality; and working fast. Born in Takaishi City near Osaka, in 1947, Mr. Tachibana now lives with his wife, Yoko, in Seto City, Aichi Prefecture. A hard-working man and father of four (two sons and two daughters), Mr. Tachibana's mottos are: "Heart and soul" and "With all one's might". He enjoys gardening at home, relaxing in saunas and reading. Responsibilities: Government & Public Affairs Group (Chief Officer) Housing Group (Chief Officer) Legal Division

Tetsuo Agata was appointed president and chief operating officer of Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc. (TEMA) and was promoted to senior managing director of Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) in June 2008. Previously, he was the president, Toyota Motor Europe NV/SA (R&D Manufacturing Company), and executive vice president, Toyota Motor Europe NV/SA. His latest assignments include vice president of Production Control and Corporate Strategy Division at Toyota Motor Manufacturing North America, Inc. (now TEMA) in January 2000. A year later, he returned to Japan and was appointed general manager of the Project Planning & Management Division. In August 2000, Mr. Agata assumed the position of project general manager at the Tsutsumi Plant, before being made general manager of the BR Inhouse Cost Management Division, in January 2002. In July 2003, he was appointed the additional position of general manager of the Project Planning & Management Division. In January 2004, Mr. Agata was appointed general manager of the Production Control Division. In June 2004, he was made a managing officer for TMC. Mr. Agata graduated from Hitotsubashi University's Faculty of Social Sciences in March 1976, and joined TMC the following month. Mr. Agata was born in April in 1953, and is a native of Shinshiro City, Aichi Prefecture. He resides in Kentucky and enjoys fishing, cooking and visiting historical sites.

Yasuhiko Ichihashi was born March 22, 1952 in Konan City, Aichi Prefecture. He graduated from Gifu University's Faculty of Engineering with a degree in precision engineering in March 1974 and joined Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) in April the same year. Mr. Ichihashi became a chief engineer in Vehicle Development Center 2 in January 1999. In June 2003, he was made a managing officer, and in June 2008, he became a senior managing director. Since the end of June 2003, the newly reorganized Research & Development Group continues to greatly enhance TMC's ability to devise market-creating concepts. In line with this re-organization in the Research & Development Group, Mr. Ichihashi continues to put his energy into developing stylish vehicles that strike a chord with customers and that exist in harmony with society and Earth. In the course of the development team's vigorous work to create attractive vehicles, he hopes to help develop the personnel that will be responsible for the next generation, while at the same time, continuing to develop his own abilities. Mr. Ichihashi enjoys listening to music and visiting art galleries. He lives with his wife, Chikako, and has a daughter and two sons.

Yoichiro Ichimaru earned a degree in economics from the University of Tokyo in 1971 and joined Toyota that year. His career has focused on human resources development and dealership management. In 1996, Mr. Ichimaru was appointed general manager of Development Department 1, in the Human Resources Development Division. One month later, he rose to general manager of that division. In 1999, he was transferred to Domestic Sales Operations Center 3, where he served as general manager of the Toyota Corolla Division. In 2000, he was transferred to the Corolla Channel Operations Center as general manager of the Corolla Channel Operations Division. In June 2001, he was made a director, a title that was changed to managing officer in June 2003, and in June 2005, he became a senior managing director. Mr. Ichimaru says it is essential to strengthen the domestic sales system further to ensure a good base in support of Toyota's global development. His current goals are to promptly establish quantitative superiority, work with the dealerships to reorganize the sales system, and to strive to provide goods and services that meet the changing needs of customers. He also stresses the importance of developing manpower with the potential for highly sensitive management. Mr. Ichimaru was born in Oita City, Oita Prefecture, in northeastern Kyushu, in 1948. He currently lives with his wife, Keiko, in Nagoya. They have two sons and one daughter. Mr. Ichimaru enjoys walking, fishing and art appreciation. Each day he works on cultivating health, humbleness and sensitivity. His favorite words—quoting Walt Disney—are, "If you can dream it, you can do it". Responsibilities: Japan Sales Operations Group (Chief Officer) Customer Service Operations Group (Chief Officer)

Yukitoshi “Yuki” Funo is chairman and chief executive officer of Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc. He is also chief officer for The Americas Operations Group. Funo is charged with coordinating all Toyota companies in North and South America. A member of TMS’ board of directors, he chairs the company’s executive committee. He also serves as a senior managing director of Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) in Japan. Funo joined Toyota in 1970 after earning a degree in business administration from Kobe University in Japan, and his career has centered on international operations. He has held a number of positions worldwide, most recently as president and CEO of TMS. He also has served as project general manager for the Asia, Oceania and Middle East planning division of TMC. In 1981, Funo began a five-year assignment in Australia as assistant to the president for Australian Motor Industries (AMI). He returned in 1988 as sales and marketing manager for the Australian organization. In 1997, Funo began his first assignment at TMS headquarters. Appointed senior vice president and chief coordinating officer, he was responsible for coordinating sales and planning activities for Toyota and Lexus. Funo returned to Japan in 2000, however, he continued to supervise Toyota’s operations in the Americas as director of TMC’s Americas Operations Center. That same year, he was named to TMC’s Board of Directors. In 2001, his duties were expanded to include management of TMC’s government and industrial affairs division. In 2003, Funo returned to the United States to become president and CEO of TMS. He became chairman and CEO of TMS in 2005. In 1976, Funo earned an MBA from Columbia University in New York. Married and a father of two sons, Funo enjoys reading and visiting art museums.

Hiroshi Okuda was born December 29, 1932 in Mie Prefecture. He joined Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) in 1955 upon earning a degree in business from Tokyo's Hitotsubashi University. After spending the first part of his career in the Accounting Division, Mr. Okuda was dispatched to Manila in 1972 to oversee Toyota's operations in the Philippines. He returned to Japan and became general manager of the Asia and Oceania Division in 1979. Named a director of the company in 1982, he supervised a full range of international operations, including preparations for the construction of major plants in Taiwan and North America. Mr. Okuda became a managing director in 1987, a senior managing director in 1988 and an executive vice president in 1992. He served as president from 1995 to 1999 and assumed duties as chairman from 1999 to 2006. As chairman, he was instrumental in furthering Toyota's localization and internationalization, as well as making it a worldwide leader in environmental initiatives. In June 2006, he was named TMC's senior advisor and a member of the board. Books and movies are favorite pastimes these days for Mr. Okuda, who also holds a black belt in judo. He lives near Toyota headquarters in Aichi Prefecture with his wife, Kyoko. They have a son and a daughter. Key non-Toyota posts • Japan Federation of Employers' Associations (Nikkeiren), chairman, 1999 • Japan Motor Industrial Federation, chairman, 2000 • Japanese Government Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy, member, 2001 • Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA), chairman, 2000-2002 • Japan Business Federation (Nippon Keidanren), chairman, 2002-2006 • Nippon Keidanren, honorary chairman, 2006- • The cabinet (Japanese government), special advisor, 2007 Awards and citations • Medal with Blue Ribbon, Japan, 1996 • Grande Oficial of the Rio Branco, Brasil, 1997 • Grand Decoration of Honor in Silver with Star, Austria, 1999 • Ordre National De La Legion D' Honneur Officier, France, 1999 • Grand Officier de l'Ordre de la Couronne, Belgium, 2001

Shoichiro Toyoda, was born in 1925, and graduated from Nagoya University in 1947 with a degree in engineering. He joined Toyota in 1952 and later earned an engineering doctorate. His doctoral thesis centered on fuel injection. Dr. Toyoda became managing director at Toyota in 1961. After promotions to senior managing director in 1967 and executive vice president in 1972, he was named president of Toyota's marketing organization in 1981. Dr. Toyoda assumed the presidency of the newly integrated Toyota Motor Corporation, upon the merger of the sales and production organizations in 1982, and later served as chairman from 1992 to 1999. Dr. Toyoda became honorary chairman of Toyota in 1999. Automotive technology, quality control and factory management have been primary emphases for Dr. Toyoda throughout his career, and he received the Deming Prize in 1980 for his contributions to quality control. In 1984, he received Japan's prestigious Medal with Blue Ribbon for outstanding public service through business. Dr. Toyoda, who is a prominent spokesman for the automotive industry, has served as chairman of the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association. He also has served as both vice chairman and chairman of the Japan Federation of Economic Organizations (Keidanren), and currently serves as its honorary chairman. In 1995, Dr. Toyoda was awarded Knight Commander of the British Empire, U.K.; Order Francisco de Miranda, First Class, Venezuela; and Grand Cordon of the Order of the Sacred Treasure by the Emperor of Japan. In 1996, Dr. Toyoda assumed duties as chairman of the Economic Council of Japan's Economic Planning Agency, and was awarded the Ordem Nacional do Cruzeiro do Sul, Brazil. In 1997, Dr. Toyoda was selected as chairman of the Japan Association for the 2005 World Exposition. In 1998, Dr. Toyoda was awarded the Order of Merit, Turkey; the Legion D'Honneur, Commandeur, France; and the Grande Ufficiale, Italy. In 1999, Dr. Toyoda was appointed honorary companion (AC) within the General Division of the Order of Australia. The government of Austria also honored him with the Grand Decoration of Honor in Gold with Star. In 2000, H.R.H. Juan Carlos, the King of Spain, awarded the highest level (Comendador) of the Medal of Isabel la Catolica to Dr. Toyoda. In that same year, he was the second Japanese (after Eiji Toyoda) to receive the top honor of the FISITA Medal, bestowed by the France-based Federation Internationale des Societes d'Ingenieurs des Techniques de l'Automobile (the International Federation of Automotive Engineering Societies). In 2001, he earned the Federal Republic of Germany's Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit. In 2002, he was awarded Grand Gordon of the Order of the Rising Sun by the Emperor of Japan and selected as honorary chairman of Nippon Keidanren. In 2004, Dr. Toyoda was awarded the Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland, as well as Thailand's Knight Grand Cordon (First Class) of the Most Admirable Order of the Direkgunabhom. In 2005, he was awarded Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Portuguese Republic, Commander of the Equatorial Star of Gabon and the Juan Mora Fernandez, Grado de Gran Cruz, Placa de Plata of Costa Rica. In 2006, Mr. Toyoda was appointed Special Envoy of the Prime Minister for EXPO 2005 Aichi Japan in February and assumed the position of president of KAIYO ACADEMY in April. Dr. Toyoda enjoys traditional Japanese music, gardening and golf. He and his wife, Hiroko, have a daughter and a son.

Katsuhiro Nakagawa was born March 11, 1942 in Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture. After obtaining a degree in law from the University of Tokyo in 1965 he embarked upon a career at the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI), now known as the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. Mr. Nakagawa's career at the ministry included two years at Harvard University, where he earned a master's degree in Public Administration at the JFK School of Government, three years as a representative of the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) in New York and extensive experience in setting and implementing ministry policy. In 1997, he became vice minister of International Affairs at MITI. In 1998, he retired from that post to become an advisor to The Tokio Marine & Fire Insurance Co., Ltd. In June 2001, Mr. Nakagawa was named to Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC)'s Board of Directors as a managing director. He became a senior managing director in 2002, an executive vice president in June 2003 and a vice chairman in June 2004. Mr. Nakagawa enjoys oil painting, qigong and playing golf. His motto is: "Sincerity can move the heavens", and he believes that even where language barriers exist, a person with a sincere heart will always communicate his good intentions. He lives with his wife, Ayako, and their son in Nagoya and Tokyo.

Kazuo Okamoto was born February 20, 1944 in Toyama Prefecture. He joined Toyota Motor Corporation in 1967 with a degree in aeronautical engineering from the University of Tokyo. Mr. Okamoto's first assignment was in body engineering, which has remained the focal point of his career. In 1989, he became a chief engineer responsible for vehicle development programs. He assumed the position of general manager in 1992 and continued work as the chief engineer for the second-generation Lexus LS 400 in Vehicle Development Center 1, where Toyota develops rear-wheel-drive passenger cars. In 1995, he became general manager of Body Engineering Division 2, Vehicle Development Center 2, where Toyota develops front-wheel-drive cars. Becoming a member of the Board of Directors in 1996, Mr. Okamoto initially oversaw body-engineering work in Vehicle Development Center 2. He then began supervising overseas product development in 1999, and Vehicle Development Center 3 in 2000. In 2001, he assumed the position of managing director, and in June 2003 he was made a senior managing director. Mr. Okamoto became an executive vice president in June 2000 and was appointed vice chairman and representative director in June 2008. Mr. Okamoto likes golf and hiking in the country, as well as working in his garden. He lives in Toyota City with his wife, Michiko. The Okamotos have two daughters.