Toyota, Nissan Women Executives Named Among 100 Leading Women North American Auto Industry

Toyota Motor North America and Nissan have both announced that several of their female executives have been named among the 100 Leading Women in the North American Auto Industry, an honor recognizing women who hold significant leadership roles in the automotive sector. Toyota highlighted four of its executives for this recognition, emphasizing their commitment to innovation and the company's mission to deliver mobility for all. Nissan celebrated Kim Less and Judy Wheeler, noting their influential roles and contributions; Less is the first woman to lead Nissan's Aftersales function for the Americas and has over 30 years of experience, while Wheeler oversees U.S. sales and regional operations. The list, published every five years by Automotive News since 2000, includes women from the United States, Canada, and Mexico, reflecting their major decision-making roles and influence within the industry. Both companies expressed pride in their leaders’ achievements and their impact on shaping the future of the automotive industry.