Toyota has appointed Michiko Kato as chief executive officer of its subsidiary Toyota Invention Partners, making her the first woman to lead a wholly owned unit of the Japanese automotive group.

Kato will also serve as chief investment officer (CIO) of Woven Capital, Toyota’s growth-stage venture capital arm, according to TechCrunch reporting.

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A DUAL LEADERSHIP ROLE

Kato’s appointment places her at the centre of Toyota’s efforts to identify and invest in the “future of mobility”.

Woven Capital focuses on backing companies across sectors such as autonomous driving, space technologies and cybersecurity, with the aim of building long-term partnerships with startups aligned to Toyota’s strategy .

In her dual role, Kato is expected to oversee both investment strategy and operational leadership, shaping how Toyota engages with emerging technology companies.

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