“The Gated Project Management Book of Knowledge Tomoko developed was instrumental in strengthening TMMC’s self-reliance as we prepared for the first Lexus production outside of Japan. To this day, gated project management is still used throughout Toyota’s North American vehicle plans and the playbook has brought lasting value. What stood out to me most while working with Tomoko was her rare ability to quickly distill complex issues into crisp one-page A3 reports that supported executive decision-making. She also championed the promotion of Toyota management systems within the administration departments, demonstrating their value cross-functionally. Her contributions made a real difference at a pivotal time for TMMC.”

Frank Voss, Former President, Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada (TMMC)