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Takahiro Hachigo named as new President and CEO of Honda

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World’s leading automobile manufacturer Honda has officially announced Takahiro Hachigo as the Company’s new President and CEO. By June, Hachigo will replace Takanobu Ito, who is stepping down after six years from the post. Ito faced many struggles such as global financial crisis, natural disasters, and damaging recalls during his tenure as the CEO.

Hachigo joined Honda in 1982 and has worked across research and development, procurement and manufacturing in different parts of the world.

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