# Hiroshi Okuda, who led Toyota’s global rise, dies at 93

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- The Associated Press, 2026-08-12 07:30 UTC
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> Hiroshi Okuda, Toyota’s former chief executive, has died at the age of 93. He led the Japanese automaker during a period of strong expansion in international markets. Okuda is remembered for guiding Toyota’s rise as a global car manufacturer. His death marks the passing of a notable leader in the company’s development.