Biography:

Prasanna (Pras) Ganesh is the Executive Vice President of the People & Business Transformation Group at Toyota Motor Asia regional headquarters, where he also serves as the regional Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). A lawyer by education from the National Law School of India University, he completed his Master's in International Relations at the International University of Japan and the NYU Stern School of Business. Over a two-decade career with Toyota Motor Corporation spanning Japan, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region, he has amassed comprehensive cross-functional experience across Human Resources, Finance, Global External Affairs, and Production Logistics. In his current capacity, he oversees the regional roadmap for carbon neutrality, digital frameworks, information systems, and new mobility strategies. Additionally, he serves as the Executive Program Director for the Toyota Mobility Foundation (TMF) across the Asia-Pacific.