Masuko to step down as Mitsubishi Motors CEO; Kato to succeed him Masuko to step down as Mitsubishi Motors CEO; Kato to succeed him May 17, 2019 dzadmin Comments 0 Comment Mitsubishi Motors said Osamu Masuko will step down as its CEO on June 21 and be replaced by Takao Kato, who is president of its operations in Indonesia. Masuko, 70, will retain his role as chairman of the board, Mitsubishi said in a statement.