Honda has been rocked by a high-level resignation after one of its top executives stepped down following allegations of 'inappropriate conduct' at a social event. The incident has sparked internal upheaval at Japan's second-largest carmaker, with the CEO accepting a substantial pay cut as part of a public gesture to restore trust.
On 7 April 2025, Honda announced that Executive Vice President Shinji Aoyama, who also served as a company director, had resigned following an internal investigation by the audit committee. The alleged behaviour occurred 'outside of work hours' during a 'social gathering'.
