India Yamaha Motor (IYM) Private Limited has appointed Hajime Aota as Chairman of Yamaha Motor India Group, effective January 1, 2026.
Aota previously served as Executive Officer and Chief General Manager of the Corporate Strategy Centre at Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. in Japan, where he led corporate strategy, digital transformation, and sustainability initiatives. He has held senior leadership roles across Japan, the United States, and the United Kingdom.
Aota also served as Chairperson of Yamaha Motor Ventures & Laboratory Silicon Valley, guiding investments in robotics, mobility, fintech, InsurTech, digital health, and data-driven technologies. His work has supported Yamaha Motor’s long-term growth and innovation agenda under its 2030 vision, “Art for Human Possibilities.”
He holds a degree in Political Science from Keio University, Japan, and completed the Program for Leadership Development at Harvard Business School.
