Kohta Arai
Chief Risk Officer, Toyota Motor North America Vice President Global Risk Management, Toyota Motor HQ Japan Head of Global Operations Enterprise Strategy and Solutions, Toyota Motor North America
View LinkedIn ProfileExperience21+ Years
LevelCXO
Executive Overview
Leading risk strategy for Toyota at both North American and global levels, with a focus on enterprise resilience, future risk sensing, and unified decision-making. Leveraging experience across TMC and TMNA, I connect regional operations and HQ to strengthen governance and prepare the company for emerging risks in a rapidly evolving mobility landscape.
Career Timeline
- Toyota North AmericaCurrent2019–Present· 7 yrs 8 mos
- Chief Risk OfficerCurrentOct 2025–Present
- Head of Global Operations, Enterprise Strategy and SolutionsJun 2021–Aug 2026
- Pricing Senior Manager2019–May 2021
- Aug 2023–Apr 2025· 1 yr 8 mos
- Chief Liaison OfficerAug 2023–Apr 2025
- Apr 2005–Dec 2018· 13 yrs 8 mos
- Senior Executive Coordinator2014–Dec 2018
- Manager, Pricing2012–Dec 2013
- Manager, Product PlanningApr 2005–Dec 2011
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA
Business Administration and Management, General
Keio UniversityExecutive Relationship Map
Reports To
Kohta Arai
Vice Chair & President
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer
Skills & Expertise
Risk AssessmentGlobal OperationsCorporate RiskRisk ManagementProduct PlanningManagementNew Business DevelopmentBusiness AdministrationPricing StrategyRisk Consulting