New Delhi, December 26, 2012: Toyota Kirloskar Motor Limited (TKM) announced its New Organisational Structure. The proposed changes, which will come to effect from 1 Jan 2013, were earlier announced by Mr. Hiroshi Nakagawa, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, TKM.

The main objectives of these changes are to strengthen the organization towards achieving TKM's vision and further enhance speed of decision making.

Mr. Shekar Viswanathan, Deputy Managing Director, Commercial, has been promoted to the post of Vice Chairman.

Mr. Sandeep Singh, Deputy Managing Director, Sales, Marketing and Customer Service, has been promoted to the post of Deputy Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer. In his new role, he will head Sales, Marketing, Customer Service and Commercial Divisions.

Mr. Masanori Takahashi, Deputy Managing Director, Technical and Purchase, has been promoted to the post of Deputy Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer. In his new role he will head Manufacturing, Technical, Purchase and Vendor Development including supplier support.
All the above mentioned executives will continue to hold positions in the company's Board of Directors.
Mr. Shigeru Tomonaga, currently holding the post of Deputy Managing Director, Manufacturing will be an Executive Advisor to the TKM Board of Directors and Chief of Supplier Support Center.

Commenting on the revised structure of the organization Mr. Hiroshi Nakagawa, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, TKM, said "As we expand our operations in India, we need our team to take up new roles and responsibilities. I wish my colleagues the best for their new endeavors."

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Overview of TKM

Company name	Toyota Kirloskar Motor Private Limited
Managing Director	Hiroshi Nakagawa
Equity participation	TMC: 89%, Kirloskar Group: 11%
Number of employees	Approx. 6,000 +
Land area	Aprox. 432 acres (approx.1,700,000 m2)
Building area	74,000 m2

Overview of TKM 1^st Plant

Established	October 1997 (start of production: December 1999)
Location	Suburb of Bangalore, Karnataka State
Products	Innova, Fortuner manufactured in India. Prado, Land Cruiser and Prius imported as CBUs.
Installed Production capacity	Approx. 90,000 units

Overview of TKM 2^nd Plant

Start of Production	December 2010
Location	On the site of Toyota Kirloskar Motor Private Limited (on the outskirts of Bangalore, Karnataka State)
Products	Corolla Altis, Etios, Etios Liva (Petrol & Diesel)
Installed Production capacity	1,20,000 units

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