Archive · 23 Dec 2025
Hajime Aota Named Yamaha Motor India Chairman
Hajime Aota is a very experienced leader who has worked in many important roles at Yamaha Motor.
He has helped the company with big plans for the future and new technologies.
Now, he is going to be the new boss of Yamaha Motor in India starting next year.
He has studied at famous schools and has a lot of knowledge about business and new ideas.
His job will be to help Yamaha Motor grow and do well in India.
Hajime Aota appointed as the new Chairman of Yamaha Motor India Group effective from 1st January 2026.
Aota brings extensive experience in corporate strategy, corporate planning, and new venture business development.
He previously served as Executive Officer and Chief General Manager – Corporate Strategy Center (CSO) at Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
Aota has played a pivotal role in shaping Yamaha Motor’s 2030 long-term vision, 'Art for Human Possibilities.'
He holds a Program for Leadership Development (PLD) from Harvard Business School and a degree in Political Science from Keio University, Japan.
- Who
- Hajime Aota
- What
- Appointed as the new Chairman of Yamaha Motor India Group
- When
- Effective from 1st January 2026
- Where
- India
- Why
- To lead corporate strategy, sustainability initiatives, and digital transformation in the Indian market
- Name
- Hajime Aota
- New Role
- Chairman of Yamaha Motor India Group
- Effective Date
- 1st January 2026
- Previous Role
- Executive Officer, Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. and Chief General Manager – Corporate Strategy Center (CSO)
- Education
- Program for Leadership Development (PLD) from Harvard Business School, Graduate in Political Science from Keio University, Japan
- Key Responsibilities
- Corporate strategy, sustainability initiatives, digital strategy, new venture business development
- Notable Contributions
- Shaping Yamaha Motor’s 2030 long-term vision, 'Art for Human Possibilities'