Executives

Mitsubishi's Osamu Masuko leaves legacy of dramatic changes

Chairman Osamu Masuko sought to rebrand Mitsubishi as a purveyor of electrified vehicles, crossovers and SUVs.
Chairman Osamu Masuko sought to rebrand Mitsubishi as a purveyor of electrified vehicles, crossovers and SUVs. (HANS GREIMEL)
September 07, 2020 04:00 AM

TOKYO — Osamu Masuko, the long-serving, soft-spoken chairman of Mitsubishi Motors Corp. who hammered out his company's partnership with Nissan Motor Co., leaves behind a stronger carmaker but one that is still a work in progress after several fitful revival attempts.

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