'U.S. is the highest priority,' Mazda's new CEO says 'U.S. is the highest priority,' Mazda's new CEO says May 14, 2018 dzadmin Comments 0 Comment Mazda’s incoming CEO, Akira Marumoto, has been Americas chief since 2013. In his new role, he will focus on strengthening Mazda’s dealership network in the United States and making the most of a growing partnership with Toyota.