Toyo Appoints Takagi as New VP, COO
As EVP and COO, Takagi will work with staff in all departments to continuously evaluate sales and marketing efforts in the United States and create plans for the future.
"Mr. Takagi brings with him extensive knowledge and understanding of Toyo's global vision," said Masaharu Yoshimoto, president and CEO of Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. "This insight and strategic thinking is extremely important as we continue to grow the Toyo brand in the United States. We are very happy to have him join us."
From January 2006 to August 2008, Takagi served as general manager, corporate planning department, Toyo Tire & Rubber Company, Ltd. In this role, he coordinated with all entities of Toyo , both tires and Divertech, a company which manages and oversees both chemical and industrial products as well as an automotive parts division. Takagi wrote "Mid-Term Plan '08" and "Vision 15", both documents outlining strategies and setting goals for global expansion by the company's 70th anniversary in 2015. He also played a key role in negotiating the recent business alliance with Bridgestone Corporation.
Prior to January 2006, Takagi held several international positions while in Europe for nearly 20 years, including director of Toyo Tyre (U.K.) LTD. and president of Toyo Reifen GmbH (Germany).
Yasushi Takagi
