Katsumi Fukatani is the Head of Customer Application at Woven by Toyota.

In his current role, he ensures that the company’s products are developed with a strong customer focus and a human-centered approach. A seasoned engineering leader with over 30 years of experience in automotive engineering, he has held key roles at Toyota Motor Corporation in chassis control systems, advanced driver assistance system performance, and automated driving technology. He contributed to the development of key innovations such as Vehicle Stability Control and Toyota Safety Sense and played an important role in shaping Toyota’s autonomous driving strategy. Before joining Woven by Toyota in 2024, he served as Chief Professional Engineer for Vehicle Control Performance, overseeing the development of advanced mobility technologies.

In his free time, he enjoys golf and actively participates in amateur competitions.