“We will work to realise sustainable growth.”
The pledge came as the Japanese carmaker works to strengthen its earning power, with consolidated net profit forecast to fall for a third straight year in fiscal 2026, which runs through next March.
Shareholders approved management’s proposed slate of six directors, including Toyoda and Kon.
Koji Sato, Kon’s predecessor and now Toyota’s vice chairman, left the board.
Toyoda was also asked about the certification fraud scandal disclosed in 2024.
“Hiding wrongdoing is the biggest problem. Those responsible should take action after admitting to the misconduct,” he said.
