Toyota North America CEO made bold moves quietly

Jim Lentz retires — "Jim's a true field guy, a dealer guy. He came up through the ranks that way. He's been a true asset to the Toyota and Lexus dealer body, and to TMNA"Dan Abel, head of the Toyota National Dealers Advisory Council (AUTOMOTIVE NEWS ILLUSTRATION)

December 16, 2019 05:00 AM

Over a 41-year career in the auto industry, Toyota Motor North America CEO Jim Lentz was never saddled with the reputation of a guy who would take big, bold risks.

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