"New workers at Toyota Corporation greeted by President Sato's welcome speech"
In a grand ceremony held at Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture on April 1, 2023, Toyota Motor Corporation welcomed 1,892 new recruits, including 1,464 fresh graduates and 428 mid-career hires. The event, marked by the company's commitment to transformation and responsibility, was led by President Koji Sato.
Sato's key message focused on embracing innovation and transformation in the mobility industry. He emphasised Toyota's vision of creating "ever-better cars" within a changing energy and technological landscape. Sato encouraged new employees to take responsibility and contribute collaboratively to Toyota's future, particularly as the company pivots toward new mobility technologies like hydrogen and sustainable fuels.
During the ceremony, Sato displayed the Mirai, a hydrogen-powered truck, and some of Chairman Akio Toyoda's beloved cars, including a Century, a GR Yaris, and an 86GRMN. The cars were chosen to reflect Toyoda's passion for driving and the company's roots, with the word "inventing" in the vision tracing back to Toyota's origins.
New employees were reminded that they are now a part of Toyota Motor Corporation, a company that has produced iconic vehicles like the Toyoda Model AA, one of the first passenger cars produced by the corporation. The ceremony included a display of various cars, which the new employees saw on their way in, and they were encouraged to view all the cars and take photos with their favourites.
Messages from plant managers and presidents were also included in the greeting, reiterating the importance of joining a company of carmakers. Sato welcomed the new employees, expressing gratitude for their choice to join Toyota and looking forward to their contributions to the company's path forward.
The vision announced at the ceremony, "Inventing our path forward, together," looks to the future, emphasising Toyota's commitment to continuous innovation and collaboration in the automotive industry.
The vision of continuous innovation and collaboration in the automotive industry, as expressed by President Koji Sato, extends to new mobility technologies like hydrogen and sustainable fuels, also involving advancements in transportation and technology sectors. New employees at Toyota Motor Corporation, with their diverse backgrounds, are expected to contribute significantly in Financing these transformational projects and propelling the corporation to new heights in the ever-evolving mobility industry.
