PLANO, Texas, June 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota
Motor North America (TMNA) today announced that Brian Kursar, Chief Technology Officer (CTO),
TMNA and Toyota Connected North America (TCNA), has been promoted
to group vice president, Digital Technology. Kursar will remain CTO
for both TMNA and TCNA.
In his new role, Kursar will lead global digital transformation
and technology modernization strategy aligned with software and
cloud-first principles and the adoption of a data-driven culture
across Toyota. At Toyota Connected North America, he will continue
to be responsible for AI Mobility Services, Telematics Safety and
Convenience Services, and UX and Digital Cockpit Software
Engineering.
Kursar joined TMNA in 2002 and has served in a number of
technology positions across the enterprise, including Vehicle
Supply Chain, Enterprise Architecture, Data Engineering, Advanced
Analytics, Product Quality, Incentives, and R&D. In 2018 he
served as vice president and Chief Data Scientist for TCNA where he
was responsible for big data in support of advanced connected
intelligence and mobility services for North America. Kursar has been instrumental in
designing connected cloud architecture that is leveraged by Toyota
globally and will continue to help lead global technology standards
for Toyota in its connected cloud ecosystem.
In his dual-capped role, Kursar will report to Holly Walters, group vice president, Chief
Information Officer, TMNA, and Zack
Hicks, Chief Executive Officer and President, TCNA.
About Toyota
Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in
North America for more than 60
years, and is committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation
mobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands plus our 1,800
dealerships.
Toyota has created a tremendous value chain and directly employs
more than 47,000 in North America.
The company has contributed world-class design, engineering, and
assembly of more than 40 million cars and trucks at our 14
manufacturing plants, 15 including our joint venture in
Alabama that begins production in
2021.
Through its Start Your Impossible campaign, Toyota highlights
the way it partners with community, civic, academic and
governmental organizations to address our society's most pressing
mobility challenges. We believe that when people are free to move,
anything is possible. For more information about Toyota,
visit www.toyotanewsroom.com.
Contact:
Eric Booth
eric.booth@toyota.com
469-292-5290
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