Honda’s No. 2 exec, Shinji Aoyama, abruptly resigns amid allegations of inappropriate conduct

Honda Executive VP Shinji Aoyama at a press conference — Honda Executive Vice President Shinji Aoyama, the company's second-in-command, has abruptly resigned amid an allegation of inappropriate conduct. (HONDA)

April 07, 2025 12:22 PM

TOKYO — Honda’s No. 2 executive, Shinji Aoyama, has abruptly resigned amid an allegation of inappropriate conduct at an after-work social gathering.

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