Today marks the end of an era for Toyota, as Akio Toyoda steps down after 14 years as chief executive. Mr. Toyoda leaves the company in a strong position, having achieved record profits and a global presence.

The news of Mr. Toyoda’s departure came shortly after the announcement that Bank of Ireland (UK) chief, Francesca McDonagh, will also be stepping down. Ms. McDonagh was the first female chief executive of the Bank of Ireland, and had been in the role since 2013.

The Bank of Ireland is also undergoing changes, with the company announcing that it will be dropping its 140-year-old name and rebranding as ‘The Irish Bank’. The move is part of a wider strategy of modernizing the bank and adapting to the changing financial landscape.

It is a time of change for both Toyota and the Bank of Ireland, and these developments will be watched closely by industry experts.

Sources:

Financial Times: Live news: Akio Toyoda to step down after 14 years as Toyota chief executive
RTE.ie: Bank of Ireland (UK) chief to step down
The Irish Times: Bank of Ireland’s UK chief steps down – The Irish Times
Financial Times: Provident Financial to ditch 140-year-old name