Takeshi Uchiyamada (内山田 竹志, Uchiyamada Takeshi, born August 17, 1946) is a Japanese businessman, who has been chairman of Toyota since 2013.[1] He graduated from Nagoya University.[2] He is known as the "father of the Prius" for his role in leading the development of the Toyota Prius, the world's best-selling hybrid electric vehicle in history.[3][4][5]
Takeshi Uchiyamada 内山田 竹志 | |
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Born | Okazaki, Japan | August 17, 1946
Nationality | Japanese |
Alma mater | University of Nagoya |
Occupation(s) | Chairman, Toyota Motor Corporation |