Hino Motors Manufacturing USA announces new president, COO

Novi, Michigan-based Hino Motors Manufacturing USA Inc. has announced its appointment of Davey Jung as president, CEO and chairman of the board, effective Sept. 1. Jung succeeds Masamichi Mizukoshi, who retired from Hino.

Jung joined Hino in 2007 and led the effort to strengthen and grow the company while serving across a spectrum of critical leadership roles, including purchasing, sales, corporate strategy, research and development (R&D), human resources, legal, IT, and supplier preparation and development.

“His exceptional grasp of our industry, coupled with his strategic acumen, uniquely positions him to guide Hino into the next phase of innovation and success,” the company says in a release.

Most recently, Jung served as chief operating officer and executive vice president for Toyota Business for Hino. As president and CEO, Jung will focus on advancing manufacturing and supply chain efficiency while driving the company forward with continued success and innovation. 

Simultaneously appointed as chief operating officer is Masaki Hanayama. With experience spanning critical leadership roles worldwide, Hino says Hanayama has excelled in sales, marketing and alliance management at the company’s Japanese headquarters. Most recently, Hanayama served as executive vice president and oversaw the truck business, production management and R&D.