Tokyo, April 16, 2004 - Mitsubishi Fuso Truck & Bus Corp. today announced the resignation of its Chairman of the Board, Takashi Usami. The resignation will go into effect as of today, and a Japanese successor will be determined in the near future.
“Even before the spin-off of the truck and bus business, I was extensively involved in the commercial vehicle business over many years.” Usami commented on his resignation. “I would like to take the series of events related to the recall of our heavy-duty vehicles as an opportunity to express my sincerest apologies to our valued customers and all parties involved for the inconveniences and apprehension caused. Additionally, I would like to pray for the soul of the victim that died in the accident and offer my condolences to the grieving family. It is my wish that Mitsubishi Fuso will restore the confidence and strive for a fresh beginning.”
| Biographical outline of Takashi Usami |
| 1963 |
Joined Mitsubishi Nippon Heavy-Industries, Ltd. |
| 1970 |
Joined Mitsubishi Motors Corporation |
| 1995 |
Member of the Board, Deputy Corporate General Manager of Truck & Bus Development & Engineering Office |
| 1998 |
Managing Director |
| 2000 |
Senior Vice President, Senior Executive Officer, Executive Vice President of MFTB, Corporate General Manager of Planning & Administration Office |
| 2001 |
Senior Vice President, Senior Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer, President of MFTB, in the same year, Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, President of MFTB |
| 2003 |
Joined Mitsubishi Fuso Truck & Bus Corporation, Chairman of the Board |
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