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Honda Appoints Toshiyuki Yanagisawa as Honda Cars India President & CEO

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by Sunderdeep Singh // in Honda, Latest News & Events

What this means for you

Honda Cars India has appointed Toshiyuki Yanagisawa as its new President & CEO with effect from 1 October 2026. The appointment comes as Honda strengthens its India growth strategy, with the country identified as one of its priority global markets and an India-focused vehicle already moving into the execution phase ahead of its planned 2028 launch.

Key Highlights

  • Firstly, Toshiyuki Yanagisawa becomes President & CEO of Honda Cars India from 1 October 2026.
  • Previously, he headed Honda's India Strategic Development Office and Honda Digital Innovation India.
  • Additionally, he will continue leading both Honda Cars India and Honda Digital Innovation India.
  • Moreover, Honda has identified India as one of its three priority global markets.
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  • Meanwhile, work on Honda's India-focused vehicle planned for 2028 has entered the execution phase.
  • Importantly, Yanagisawa has previously worked in India and understands the local automotive market.
  • The current President, Takashi Nakajima, will move to Asian Honda Motor after completing his India tenure.
  • Overall, the move highlights Honda's stronger focus on expanding its presence in India.

Why It Matters

  • As a result, Honda is strengthening its leadership for future expansion in India.
  • Furthermore, the company is accelerating plans for an India-focused vehicle expected in 2028.
  • Overall, this leadership change signals Honda's long-term commitment to the Indian passenger vehicle market.

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