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Eureka Forbes appoints Vikas Jayna as CTO
Mumbai: Eureka Forbes Ltd has announced the appointment of Vikas Jayna as its chief technology officer. With a wealth of experience, Vikas’ appointment fortifies Eureka Forbes’ commitment to technological innovation, shaping the company’s trajectory towards a dynamic future.
Prior to joining Eureka Forbes, Vikas’s professional journey encompasses impactful roles at renowned companies such as Swiggy, OneAssist, Amazon, and InfoEdge India Ltd.
Vikas Jayna holds an engineering degree in Computer Science and has further honed his skills through an Executive Course in Business Analytics from ISB. Beyond his professional pursuits, Vikas finds solace in traveling, reading books, and cherishing moments with his family, including his parents, wife, and ten-year-old son.
Expressing his enthusiasm about the new role, Vikas Jayna remarked, “Joining Eureka Forbes as chief technology officer presents an exciting opportunity to leverage technology for enhancing the lives of millions. I look forward to collaborating with the talented team at Eureka Forbes to drive innovation and customer-centric solutions.”
Eureka Forbes Ltd MD and CEO Pratik Pota commented, “We are thrilled to welcome Vikas Jayna to our Core Leadership Team. His extensive experience and proven track record in technology leadership align perfectly with our vision for innovation and growth. We are confident that under his guidance, Eureka Forbes will continue to set new benchmarks in the industry.”
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Toyota appoints Kenta Kon as President & CEO
New leader to steer EV push and global innovation amid industry shift.
MUMBAI: Toyota just handed the keys to a new driver because when the road to electric mobility gets twisty, you need someone who knows how to accelerate without skidding. Toyota Motor Corporation has named Kenta Kon as its new president and chief executive officer, a key leadership transition as the Japanese giant doubles down on its transformation in the fast-evolving global automotive landscape.
Kon brings deep expertise in automotive innovation, business strategy, and operational leadership to the top job. His appointment signals Toyota’s intent to sharpen focus on accelerating electric mobility, strengthening worldwide operations, and pushing customer-centric breakthroughs in next-generation technologies.
The company is betting on Kon to guide it through the industry’s pivotal shift toward sustainability, digital integration, and smarter mobility solutions. Key priorities under his watch include ramping up electric and hybrid lineups, expanding global market reach, driving cutting-edge automotive R&D, tightening supply-chain efficiency, and scaling connected and intelligent vehicle ecosystems.
This move comes at a time when legacy automakers face intense pressure to balance heritage strengths with aggressive electrification timelines and software-defined vehicle demands. Toyota aims to reinforce its position as a leader in sustainable, reliable, and future-ready mobility while navigating competitive challenges from both traditional rivals and new-age EV players.
For a brand that’s long defined durability and innovation, Kon’s elevation isn’t just a title change, it’s Toyota flooring it toward the next lap, ready to turn today’s tech talk into tomorrow’s showroom reality.
