Yutaka Katayama 片山 豊 | |
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| Born | 15 September 1909 Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan |
| Died | 19 February 2015 (aged 105) Tokyo, Japan |
| Nationality |  Japanese |
| Education | Keio University |
| Occupation | President (1960–1977) of Nissan Motor Corporation U.S.A. |
| Children | 4, including Hiroshi Katayama |
Yutaka Katayama (片山 豊, Katayama Yutaka, born Yutaka Asoh; 15 September 1909 – 19 February 2015), also known as Mr. K, was a Japanese automotive executive who was employed by Nissan and served as the first president of Nissan Motor Corporation U.S.A. Katayama expanded Nissan's focus from economy vehicles towards sportier vehicles, and is regarded by Datsun/Nissan Z Car enthusiasts as the father of the Z-Car, as well as the Datsun 510.[1]
- ^ Banks, Daniel. "Let's Meet Mr. K!". Z Car Club Association. Archived from the original on 2009-08-28. Retrieved 2010-09-02.