Yoshio Shirai

Background

Shirai, Yoshio was born in 1948 in Asahikawa, Japan.

Education

Master in Mechanical Engineering, Hokkaido University, Japan, 1973.

Career

Engineer Toyota Motor Corporation, Toyota Aichi, Japan, 1973—2003, managing officer, 2003—2005, board directors, 2001—2003, chief produced development officer, senior managing director & chief technical officer, 2005. President, board directors Hino Motors Ltd. (subsidiary Toyota Motor Corporation), since 2008, executive vice president.

Achievements

• Yoshio Shirai has been listed as a noteworthy automotive executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Interests

• Walking, reading, ball games.

Connections

Married Kiyoko Shirai. 2 children.

Spouse:

Kiyoko Shirai