TBC Corporation has announced Sam Kato as the new president and chief executive officer of the company, according to a press release.
Kato has held the role of chief administrative officer for the past two years, where he oversaw “legal and compliance, human resources, IT, digital, corporate strategy and communications.”
He was the director of the board of TBC Corporation from 2015 to 2018 and has over 30 years of experience working with global automotive businesses.
In his new role, he will be succeeding Laurent Bourrut, who is retiring, but will still serve as an executive advisor to Kato and TBC.
“I am forever grateful for the time I had working alongside Laurent. We wish him happiness in his well deserved retirement,” Kato stated. “I know he will be proud of all TBC will accomplish, as we execute our vision and evolve and transform the company to realize our purpose – to keep our associates, partners, [and] customers moving on the road ahead.”
