Hicks Named to Head Toyota’s Digital-Mobility Unit

Toyota Motor Corp. has named Zach Hicks as its North American chief digital officer, effective April 2.

In his new role, Hicks will report to North American CEO Jim Lentz. He also will head the company’s new Digital Transformation and Mobility group.

The group will combine three existing areas of development: connected technologies, mobility business opportunities and information services. Hicks will continue to serve as CEO of the latter area, called Toyota Connected.