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Hiroshi Okuda, Disrupter Who Revived Toyota in the 1990s, Dies at 93

Hiroshi Okuda's tenure as Toyota's president was marked by significant changes to the company's operations and product offerings.

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Hiroshi Okuda's tenure as Toyota's president was marked by significant changes to the company's operations and product offerings. Okuda's leadership style was characterized by swift decision-making and a willingness to disrupt traditional practices. This approach led to the expansion of Toyota's overseas manufacturing capabilities. The introduction of the Prius, a hybrid vehicle, was a notable outcome of Okuda's leadership, representing a milestone in automotive innovation.

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