Organizer and Keynote
Masaru Akiyoshi
Pressident of JWPA,
Representative Director and
Executive Vice President,
Eurus Energy Holdings Corporation
Joined Tomen Corporation in 1983. He has served as head of the Pohang Liaison Officeof the Seoul Branch, Heavy Electrical Plant Department, Sapporo Branch Managerof Tomen Power Japan Co., Ltd., General Manager of the First BusinessDevelopment Department of Eurus Energy Japan Co., Ltd., and General Manager of the Asia-Pacific Business Department of Eurus Energy Holdings Co., Ltd. Heserved as the company's executive officer in 2014, managing executive of ficer in 2020, senior managing executive officer in 2021, and executive vice president in 2022, and was appointed representative director and executive vice president in 2023, a position he holds to this day. He has served as Vice President of the Japan Wind Power Association since June2022, and as President of the same association since February 2024.
Rebecca Williams
Deputy CEO, GWEC
Rebecca works for the Global Wind Energy Council, an international organisation representing the global wind industry to the world's leading political and economic institutions UN & UNFCCC, WEF, IMF, World Bank and more.
Her role is to promote and facilitate the rapid acceleration of offshore wind globally, working with and advising governments and other key stakeholders in Asia-Pacific, MENA, Europe and Central Asia and the Americas. She works to create the right market, policy and regulatory frameworks for offshore wind to thrive, and leads all GWEC's offshore wind facing work.
She leads oversees GWEC's two flagship offshore wind in it atives, the Global Offshore Wind Alliance (a multi-stakeholder diploamtic in itative, co-founded by GWEC, IRENA and Government of Denmark) as a steering group memeber, and is a board director at Ocean Enegy Pathway, a global offshore wind accelerator program me.Prior to her role at GWEC, she worked for RenewableUK, and was responsible for achieving landmark policy and regulatory changes in the UK market, as well as contributing to the establishment of the UK's highly successful offshore wind sector.
She has also held roles in major international NGOs including WWF, and roles in the UK parliament.
Rebecca is also a co-op director at Ripple Energy.
Her role is to promote and facilitate the rapid acceleration of offshore wind globally, working with and advising governments and other key stakeholders in Asia-Pacific, MENA, Europe and Central Asia and the Americas. She works to create the right market, policy and regulatory frameworks for offshore wind to thrive, and leads all GWEC's offshore wind facing work.
She leads oversees GWEC's two flagship offshore wind in it atives, the Global Offshore Wind Alliance (a multi-stakeholder diploamtic in itative, co-founded by GWEC, IRENA and Government of Denmark) as a steering group memeber, and is a board director at Ocean Enegy Pathway, a global offshore wind accelerator program me.Prior to her role at GWEC, she worked for RenewableUK, and was responsible for achieving landmark policy and regulatory changes in the UK market, as well as contributing to the establishment of the UK's highly successful offshore wind sector.
She has also held roles in major international NGOs including WWF, and roles in the UK parliament.
Rebecca is also a co-op director at Ripple Energy.
Presentation
Koki Uemura
President & CEO
DWNZAI K.K.
Koki Uemura joined Denzai Juki Corporation (Muroran City, Hokkaido) in 2011, and wasappointed President and CEO of Denzai K.K. in 2022. In 2019, a study session on offshore wind power was held with the city of Muroran and local companies, which led to the launch of MOPA (Muroran Offshore Wind Industry PromotionAssociation) in 2020, which aims to revive the local economy by making Muroran an offshore wind power center. He has been contributing on local development inMuroran, the city where DENZAI was founded.
Hibiki Yoshida
Senior Managing Director
Hokutaku Co.,Ltd.
Hibiki Yoshida joined Hokutaku Co., Ltd. in 2018. In 2023, he became section manager of the management planning department and assistant to the vice president, and in February 2024, he was appointed executive director of the company. He also serves as representative director of Kagoshima Wind Power Research Institute Inc. and other group companies. In March of the same year, he became a director of Hibiki Wind Energy Co., Ltd. and Horizon Ocean Management Co., Ltd. And that brings us to the present. Since March of the same year, he has also served as a director of the Japan Wind Power Association. While still employed, he obtained an MBA from Meiji University Graduate School in 2022.
Masahiro Yoshida
Research Group Leader,
Muroran Offshore Wind Industry
promotion Association
Masahiro Yoshida started his career at Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. after studying materials engineering in graduate school. During his time with the company, he worked in steel structure manufacturing and later transitioned to focus on the manufacturing and supply chain development of wind turbines. He has played a pivotal role in establishing production divisions, including MHI Vestas Offshore Wind, both in Japan and internationally. After joining Renova Inc. in 2021, he continued to promote engineering initiatives, particularly in the offshore wind power generation business. In April 2023, he joined DENZAI K.K., as Executive Vice President and CSO of DENZAI K.K. At MOPA, he serves as Group Leader of the Research Group.
Panel Discussion
Shinji Kirihara
Professor，Marine, Fisheries and
Blue Carbon Laboratory，
Regional Industry Research Institute,
Hachinohe Institute of Technology
Ayano Takeuchi
Associate Professor,
Faculty of Science, Toho Univercity
After graduating from the Tokyo Institute of Technology, she worked on renewable energy projects at the Eco-Center NRWand PN Power Plants AG in Germany. After conducting research at NagoyaUniversity, she joined the Department of Environmental Science at TohoUniversity in 2016. Her current research explores renewable energy, community coexistence, and citizen participation in climate change policy.
Masaya Ishida
Director, Renewable Energy Institute
MasayaIshida joined the foundation in 2017. Responsible for disseminating information and making policy recommendations to expand the use of natural energy in companies and regions. Since April 2018, we have been operating the"Renewable Energy User Corporate Network" (abbreviated as RE-Users).He has written the "Electricity Procurement Guidebook" and the"Corporate PPA Guidebook." From September 2021, he will serve as a member of the Technical Advisory Group for the international initiative"RE100."From2012 to 2017, he served as executive producer of Smart Japan, a media outlet specializing in electricity and energy, and wrote numerous articles on cases of renewable energy adoption across Japan and the latest trends in the electricity market. Additionally, he has been involved in the launch of numerous technology information media and Internet businesses, including serving as editor-in-chief of Nikkei Computer and New York bureau chief at Nikkei BP. Graduated from theFaculty of Engineering at Tokyo Institute of Technology and completed a master's course in information engineering at the same university's graduate school.
kokona Ota
Analyst, BloombergNEF
Kokona Ota is a BloombergNEF Japan analystbased in Tokyo. Since joining BNEF in 2024, she has covered Japan's energytransition with focus on the renewables and the corporate PPA market. Herpublications at BNEF include "Japan Corporate PPA Price Survey" and"Japan Energy Transition Market Outlook". Prior to BNEF, she workedas an economist at the Bank of Japan. She holds a Bachelor's degree ineconomics from Keio University, and a Master's degree in business managementfrom HEC Paris in France.
Sayuri Watanabe
Co-Head Asia Pacific &
Japan Representative,
World Forum Offshore Wind
Sayuri Watanabe started working at WorldForum Offshore Wind (WFO) as Japan Representative in September 2021. Prior to this role at WFO, she worked at K2 Management in Hamburg, Germany from 2018.Sayuri worked in Deutsche Bucht OWF Project (Construction/Commissioning) asContract & Claim Manager, also as Project Manager and Contract Manager for several development and auction phase Offshore Wind Projects in Asia, mainlyJapan. Sayuri started her renewables career in 2013 in Tokyo as Legal andCommercial Manager for developers and WTG manufacture. Before, she worked 7years in investment banking in a Japanese Commercial Bank. Her offshore wind projects experience is combined with her strong commercial and legal experience in the renewable and finance industry.
Tetsuo Kagaya
Head of Project Finance,
ECA &Trade Finance
Tetsuo Kagaya leads MUFG’s project finance and ECA/Trade finance in Japan. With over 17 years of experience in structured finance, primarily focused on project finance, he has been serving in his current role since 2023. His career includes significant stints in Tokyo and Australia, where he has been involved in structuring and advising on both domestic and international project finance deals.He also took a leading role in MUFG’s global project finance, overseeing planning, distribution, and invest or relations. This has provided him with extensive experience and a proven track record in managing projects across various sectors, including power, natural resources, and infrastructure, utilizing a multifaceted approach.Recently, he has been focusing on promoting energy transition and renewable energy, advancing new fuel projects such as hydrogen, ammonia, and Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).
Fumiyo Harada
Managing Executive Officer,
Development Bank of Japan Inc.
Chikara Miura
Director/Senior Managing
Executive Officer,
The Akita Bank, Ltd.
Chikara Miura joined Akita Bank in 1991. In2010, he became head of the secretariat, and in 2013, he became deputy head of the sales department and head of the lending division at the head office. In2015, he became the head of the Yuzawa branch, then the head of the prefectural office branch, and in 2019 he became an executive officer (delegated to the head of the Regional Future Strategy Dept.). In 2020, he became a Director andExecutive Officer, Managing Executive Officer (delegated to the Regional ValueCo-Creation Dept.), and Director/Managing Executive Officer, and in April 2025, he became a Director/Senior Managing Executive Officer. And that brings us to the present.
Koji Sakai
Director, JWPA (Assistant Division Director,
Offshore Wind Project Division,
ENEOS Renewable Energy Corporation）
Experienced at the Engineering Company, involved in the fabrication and installation of offshore steel structures such as Oil and Gas production facilities and Port infrastructure equipment both domestically and internationally over 30 years. Engaged in the domestic offshore wind business since 2009. Joined Japan Renewable Energy Corporation (NowENEOS Renewable Energy Corporation) in 2018. Promotes the development of offshore wind projects while supporting the market expansion of the domestic offshore wind industry. Director of JWPA. Born in 1966 in Kitakyushu City,Fukuoka Prefecture.
Tetsushi Noguchi
Director, Executive Managing Officer,
Civil Engineering DivisionManager,
Goyo Construction Co., Ltd.
Involved in the construction of Haneda D Runway and Centrair International Airport, contributing to the formation and promotion of marine infrastructure projects in a wide range of fields. Recent themes include"Improving productivity through automation and autonomy of work vessels" and "Construction of floating offshore wind power using offshore platforms." In January 2025, he was appointed chairman of theFloating Offshore Wind Power Construction System Technology Research Association(FLOWCON). He plans to compile recommendations on the form of port support for offshore wind power construction.
Takaaki Morita
Professor （Special Appointment）
Executive Adviser to the Director,
Office for Research Initiatives and
Development, Nagasaki University,
& Deputy Project Leader,
Industry-Academia Consortium for
Higher Education Program on
Offshore Wind (IACOW)
After graduating from Nagasaki University, he joined The Mitsui Bank, Ltd. (currently Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation)and later returned to Nagasaki to serve as an official of the NagasakiPrefectural Government.Since his appointment as Director of theMarine Industry Development Office in 2014, he has worked to establish a marine energy industry hub through collaboration among industry, academia, and local government, contributing to initiatives such as the launch of the NagasakiMarine Industry Academy and the creation of offshore wind and tidal power projects.Currently, he serves as a SpeciallyAppointed Professor at Nagasaki University and Executive Advisor to theDirector of the Office for Research Initiatives and Development. He is alsoDeputy Project Leader of the Industry-Academia Consortium for Higher EducationProgram on Offshore Wind (IACOW), promoting the development of frameworks and curricula for educating students in the offshore wind energy field.
Chihiro Terasawa
Mitsubishi Research Institute, Inc.
GX Group, Energy & Sustainability
Business Division
Chief Researcher
Special Mission Leader
2008 April joined Mitsubishi Research Institute, Inc.
Engaged in research and consulting work related to renewable energy for public authorities and private companies.
Relevant work achievementsJapan's offshore wind potential sea area analysis.
Research and consultancy services for expanding the introduction of offshore wind power, industry development and cost reduction (industry association).
Research for the Expansion of Wind Power Deployment and the Development of a Supply Chain (Agency for Natural Resources and Energy)Research into the nature of public-private partnerships related to offshore wind power (e.g. examining mechanisms for the formation of supply chains) (Agency for Natural Resources and Energy)Research on the Regional Economic Ripple Effects of Offshore Wind Energy（Private company）Research on the offshore wind O&M market (private company) and many others.
Engaged in research and consulting work related to renewable energy for public authorities and private companies.
Relevant work achievementsJapan's offshore wind potential sea area analysis.
Research and consultancy services for expanding the introduction of offshore wind power, industry development and cost reduction (industry association).
Research for the Expansion of Wind Power Deployment and the Development of a Supply Chain (Agency for Natural Resources and Energy)Research into the nature of public-private partnerships related to offshore wind power (e.g. examining mechanisms for the formation of supply chains) (Agency for Natural Resources and Energy)Research on the Regional Economic Ripple Effects of Offshore Wind Energy（Private company）Research on the offshore wind O&M market (private company) and many others.
Mototsugu Ikari
International Alliance,
Floating Offshore Wind Technology
Research Association
General Manager of International Alliance Department, “FLOWRA”: Floating Offshore Wind Technology Research Association. Green Economy Evangelist, engaged in Business Development, now focusing Floating Offshore Wind as well as Green Fuel. Established a broad network with a large number of friends and cohorts, to encourage materializing Green
Economy together. Utilizing approx. 30 yearsʼ experience in Energy service industry under multi-cultural and multi-organizational business
environment, launched several industrial groups and events.
Economy together. Utilizing approx. 30 yearsʼ experience in Energy service industry under multi-cultural and multi-organizational business
environment, launched several industrial groups and events.
Kimiko Hirata
Integrate Executive Director
Dr. Kimiko Hirata, Goldman EnvironmentalPrize laureate in 2021, is the founder and executive director of ClimateIntegrate, an independent non-profit climate policy think tank established in2022. The organization provides fact-based information and supports various actors in their decarbonization efforts in Japan and abroad. Prior to this role, Kimiko worked with Kiko Network, a Japanese non-profit climate NGO, from1998 until 2021, accumulating over two decades of experience in UNFCCC processes and in analyzing and communicating climate and energy policies. Following the 2011 Fukushima Daiichinuclear power plant disaster, she engaged in a multi-faceted campaign to fight new coal projects and shareholder activism. Her work was recognized with theGoldman Environmental Prize in 2021 and featured in the BBC’s 100 Women in2022. In 2024, she was selected for the Climate Breakthrough Award program,where she continues to advance her decarbonization strategy. Kimiko is a visiting professor at ChibaUniversity of Commerce and serves as an environmental policy advisor forIchikawa City. She holds a PhD in social sciences from Waseda University inTokyo.
Thomas Walsh
Head of Offshore Development-Japan,
RWE Renewables Japan G.K.
Tom has held various senior roles in offshore energy development for more than 15 years, with the last five years based in APAC. Currently Tom holds the role of Head of Offshore Development at RWE Renewables Japan GK where he leads the development of a multi GW pipeline of projects from greenfield to post bid award, including both bottom fixed and floating offshore wind prospects. Throughout his career he has worked on projects in various markets from early stage development to FID with auction success in various jurisdictions and multiple frameworks.
Tom is currently based in Tokyo and previously studied at University College London where he graduated with a MSc
Tom is currently based in Tokyo and previously studied at University College London where he graduated with a MSc
Hisafumi Manabe
President and Representative Director,
Marubeni Offshore Wind
Development Corporation
Kiyoshi Doi
Director,
Managing Executive Officer,
ENEOS Renewable Energy Corporation
Minako Wakabayashi
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, LLP
Partner Tokyo Office
Minako Wakabayashi’s practice is focused on the rise of Japan’s renewable energy market, including the development of onshore/offshore wind and solar projects, lobbying for policy proposals and corporate and other power purchase agreements. A partner in Orrick’s globalEnergy & Infrastructure practice, she serves as the firm’s Tokyo OfficeLeader. Minako also collaborates closely with Orrick’s global teams to represent Japanese clients in overseas investments, including partnering with the Singapore team in connection with energy transition investment opportunities throughout South and Southeast Asia.Minako has significant experience advising international and domestic sponsors and developers on complex and innovative projects. She was called upon by the Japanese government in structuring there new able Feed-in-Tariff scheme in Japan and prepared the government’s model contracts for specific contracts (power purchase contract/interconnect ion contract), which are a key component of the Feed-in-Tariff scheme in Japan.Recently, she has also been handling numerous corporate PPA projects. She wasappointed as Auditor of the Japan Wind Power Association (JWPA) in May 2022.
Michael Tardif
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, LLP
Partner Singapore Office
Michael Tardif is a leading project finance lawyer in the Asia Pacific region. He facilitates the financing of impactful energy and infrastructure projects across South and Southeast Asia, advising sponsors, lenders and development banks.Michael’s practice services a broad range of industry sectors, including conventional power, renewable energy (solar, wind, geothermal, hydroelectric), infrastructure, oil & gas and mining across Asia, Australia and the US. His project finance experience covers the complete toolkit of complex transactions from corporate and acquisition financing, structured/leveraged finance transactions and derivatives, including hedging arrangements.Michael has notable experience in transactions involving multilateral lenders and export-credit agencies which are often crucial supporters of project financings in developing countries in the region.
Katsushige Goto
Chief Executive Officer,
MHI Vestas Japan Co., Ltd.
In 1992, Mr. Katsushige Goto joined Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., working on bridge design and manufacturing. From 2001, managed special bridge projects. In 2008, as Wind Turbine Quality Manager, established quality management systems. From 2014, led quality management and ISO certification at MHI Vestas Offshore Wind A/S. In 2017, focused on technical improvements, and since 2021, serving as Vice President and Technical Director at MHI Vestas Japan. In April 2025, he was appointed to the current position.
Mika Ohbayashi
Director,
Renewable Energy Institute
Mika Ohbayashi is Director at Renewable Energy Institute* since its foundation in August 2011. Before joining the Institute, she worked in Abu Dhabi for the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) as Policy and Project Regional Manager for Asia Oceania. She is one of two founders of the Institute for Sustainable Energy Policies (ISEP) and served as Deputy Director for 8 years following its establishment in 2000. She also worked as Advisor for Climate Change Projects and Policies for UKFCO at the British Embassy to Japan. She started her career in the energy field by joining Citizens’ Nuclear Information Center in 1992. In 2017, She was awarded the ISES Global Leadership Award in Advancing Solar Energy Policy- in honour of Hermann Scheer by the International Solar Energy Society. *The Institute’s English name was “Japan Renewable Energy Foundation (JREF)” from 2011 - 2016.
Masaya Tajima
Director for Wind Energy Promotion Green Transformation PromotionDivision, Bureau of Green Transformation Promotion,
Department of Economic Affairs, Hokkaido Government
Graduated from Keio University with a degree in Economics in 1993. Joined Mitsubishi Research Institute, Inc., and later entered the Hokkaido Government in 2004.
Assigned to the Office of Environment and Energy, Department of Economic Affairs in 2011 to promote the introduction of new energy sources, including wind power. Subsequent roles included the Economic Planning Division, the Employment and Labor Administration Division, and Director for Commerce, Industry, Labor and Tourism Division, Kushiro General Subprefectural Bureau.
Appointed Assistant Director for Offshore Wind Power Energy in the Environment and Energy Division, Bureau of Environment and Energy in 2022. In 2024, became Director for Wind Power Energy in the Zero Carbon Industries Division, Bureau of Zero Carbon Strategy Promotion.
Since 2025, serving as Director for Wind Power Energy in the Green Transformation Promotion Division, Bureau of Green Transformation Promotion, Department of Economic Affairs, Hokkaido Government. Obtained an MBA from the Graduate School of Business Administration, Otaru University of Commerce in 2015.
Assigned to the Office of Environment and Energy, Department of Economic Affairs in 2011 to promote the introduction of new energy sources, including wind power. Subsequent roles included the Economic Planning Division, the Employment and Labor Administration Division, and Director for Commerce, Industry, Labor and Tourism Division, Kushiro General Subprefectural Bureau.
Appointed Assistant Director for Offshore Wind Power Energy in the Environment and Energy Division, Bureau of Environment and Energy in 2022. In 2024, became Director for Wind Power Energy in the Zero Carbon Industries Division, Bureau of Zero Carbon Strategy Promotion.
Since 2025, serving as Director for Wind Power Energy in the Green Transformation Promotion Division, Bureau of Green Transformation Promotion, Department of Economic Affairs, Hokkaido Government. Obtained an MBA from the Graduate School of Business Administration, Otaru University of Commerce in 2015.
Takeshi Yamanoi
Eurus-Energy Holdings/Engineering Department -Offshore Wind-
General manager
After gaining experience in civil engineering and construction management at a construction company, he joined Eurus Energy Holdings in 2012. Since then, he has worked as a civil engineer involved in the development and technical aspects of onshore wind power projects. In 2019, he transitioned to offshore wind development, and he has held his current position since 2021. His area of expertise is civil engineering. He was born in 1979 and is originally from Tochigi Prefecture.
Yuji Mitsutake
Director, Port and Airport Bureau,
City of Kitakyushu
Apr 1986 Joined the City of Kitakyushu
Apr 2003 Promotion Division, Port and Harbour Bureau, City of Kitakyushu
Apr 2007 Employed by the former Ministry of Transport and International Coastal Development Research Centre
Participation in ODA projects (port management and operations and demand forecasting experts).
Panama Canal Rehabilitation Project
Bangkok/Lemchabang Port Linkage Project, Thailand
Indonesian National Ferry Network Project
April 2010, Kitakyushu City Port and Harbour Bureau, Awa Beach Preparation and Advancement Office, Chief Inspector
April 2006 Director, Logistics Promotion Division, Port Authority
April 2014 Director of Sales, Port and Airport Authority
April 2016 Director, Port and Airport Authority (Head of Office for the Promotion of the Energy Industry Hub)
Apr. 1991 Director, Port and Airport Authority
Apr 2003 Promotion Division, Port and Harbour Bureau, City of Kitakyushu
Apr 2007 Employed by the former Ministry of Transport and International Coastal Development Research Centre
Participation in ODA projects (port management and operations and demand forecasting experts).
Panama Canal Rehabilitation Project
Bangkok/Lemchabang Port Linkage Project, Thailand
Indonesian National Ferry Network Project
April 2010, Kitakyushu City Port and Harbour Bureau, Awa Beach Preparation and Advancement Office, Chief Inspector
April 2006 Director, Logistics Promotion Division, Port Authority
April 2014 Director of Sales, Port and Airport Authority
April 2016 Director, Port and Airport Authority (Head of Office for the Promotion of the Energy Industry Hub)
Apr. 1991 Director, Port and Airport Authority
Masato Yamada
Executive Officer, JERA Corporation
PROFESSIONAL CAREER:
April 2025 Managing Executive Officer, Domestic Offshore Wind Power, JERA Co., Inc. (JERA)
Feb 2021 Chief Executive Officer, MHI Vestas Japan Co. Ltd.
Apr 2020 Vice President, Regional Manager Asia Pacific, MHI Vestas Offshore Wind A/S
Apr 2014 Vice President, Chief Strategy Officer(CStO), MHI Vestas Offshore Wind A/S
Oct 2013 Deputy General Manager, Business Strategy Planning Dept., Energy & Environment Domain, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI)
Apr 2011 Manager, Offshore Wind Turbine Development PJ Office, Wind Turbine Dept., Power Systems Business Division, MHI
Dec 2008 Manager, Head of global business development, Mass Production Promotion Section, Wind Turbine Business Unit, Renewable Energy Business Division, Power Systems, MHI
Apr 2007 Manager, Head of Business Strategy, Wind Power Business Unit, Nagasaki Shipyard and Machinery Works, MHI
Apr 2004 Head of Wind sales, New Business Group, Domestic Power Dep., Power Systems, MHI
Apr 1987 Joined MHIEDUCATION:
Mar 2007 MBA, Aoyama Gakuin University, Japan
Mar 1987 Bachelor of Political Science, Waseda University, Japan(REFERENCE)
May 2020 Senior Vice President of Japan Wind Power Association (JWPA)
April 2025 Managing Executive Officer, Domestic Offshore Wind Power, JERA Co., Inc. (JERA)
Feb 2021 Chief Executive Officer, MHI Vestas Japan Co. Ltd.
Apr 2020 Vice President, Regional Manager Asia Pacific, MHI Vestas Offshore Wind A/S
Apr 2014 Vice President, Chief Strategy Officer(CStO), MHI Vestas Offshore Wind A/S
Oct 2013 Deputy General Manager, Business Strategy Planning Dept., Energy & Environment Domain, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI)
Apr 2011 Manager, Offshore Wind Turbine Development PJ Office, Wind Turbine Dept., Power Systems Business Division, MHI
Dec 2008 Manager, Head of global business development, Mass Production Promotion Section, Wind Turbine Business Unit, Renewable Energy Business Division, Power Systems, MHI
Apr 2007 Manager, Head of Business Strategy, Wind Power Business Unit, Nagasaki Shipyard and Machinery Works, MHI
Apr 2004 Head of Wind sales, New Business Group, Domestic Power Dep., Power Systems, MHI
Apr 1987 Joined MHIEDUCATION:
Mar 2007 MBA, Aoyama Gakuin University, Japan
Mar 1987 Bachelor of Political Science, Waseda University, Japan(REFERENCE)
May 2020 Senior Vice President of Japan Wind Power Association (JWPA)
Gordon White
White, Partner, APAC Flagship Funds,
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners
Gordonis based in Tokyo and is responsible for CIP's Flagship Fund activities inJapan and Taiwan
Gordon has been heavily involved in CIP's offshore wind activities in the region, including: bidding into Japan's Round 3 offshore wind auction, taking the 500MW Fengmiao I offshore wind project in Taiwan to financial close (March 2025)and taking the 100 MW Jeonnam I offshore wind project in South Korea to financial close (2023)
Gordon is also responsible for CIP's Japanese onshore wind development activities and offshore wind development activities in Hokkaido
Gordon previously worked in the Structured Finance Department at MUFG Bank(2008-2021), initially based in Europe before relocating to Tokyo in 2016
Throughout his career Gordon has worked on renewable energy M&A transactions, equity raisings and debt financings in Europe, Japan and South East Aisa
Gordon holds a Master of Engineering degree from the University of Manchester, UK and started his career as an engineer in the power generation industry
Gordon has been heavily involved in CIP's offshore wind activities in the region, including: bidding into Japan's Round 3 offshore wind auction, taking the 500MW Fengmiao I offshore wind project in Taiwan to financial close (March 2025)and taking the 100 MW Jeonnam I offshore wind project in South Korea to financial close (2023)
Gordon is also responsible for CIP's Japanese onshore wind development activities and offshore wind development activities in Hokkaido
Gordon previously worked in the Structured Finance Department at MUFG Bank(2008-2021), initially based in Europe before relocating to Tokyo in 2016
Throughout his career Gordon has worked on renewable energy M&A transactions, equity raisings and debt financings in Europe, Japan and South East Aisa
Gordon holds a Master of Engineering degree from the University of Manchester, UK and started his career as an engineer in the power generation industry
Caren Hsiao
APAC Representative, G+ Global Offshoore Wind Health and Safety Organisation
Caren Hsiao is the APAC Representative at the G+ Global Offshore Wind Health and Safety Organisation. Caren started her journey in renewable energy with the PR team for wpd Taiwan. Through her years in the wind energy sector, she’s been working on public relations, stakeholder management, and environmental education. Currently, with G+, her main responsibilities are helping G+ push forward their goal of achieving industry safety via work environment and work process improvement and discussion, maintaining and strengthening G+’s presence in the APAC region, and developing communication between regional stakeholders, potential partners, and regulators.
Wataru Suzuki
General Manager,
Green Business Group,
NYK Line
Wataru Suzuki serves as the general manager of NYK’s Tokyo-based Green Business Group, where he is responsible for developing offshore wind-related business initiatives. With over 25 years at NYK, he has amassed a breadth of experience across various NYK divisions, including automotive ocean transportation, tanker operations, and dry bulk shipping. From 2016 to 2019, he contributed his expertise at the NYK London office, focusing on automotive transportation.
Since joining the Green Business Group in 2019, he has played a key role in advancing NYK’s renewable energy endeavors.
Since joining the Green Business Group in 2019, he has played a key role in advancing NYK’s renewable energy endeavors.
Christine de Jouette
FLOATING WIND - Christine de Jouëtte, Provence Grand Large (PGL) Director
Christine de Jouëtte has more than 14 years of experience in offshore wind industry and more than 22 years in hydrodynamics, including 7 years as loads department Head for WTG/foundation design and 8 years as Project Director of EDF Renewables Provence Grand Large project, the France’s first floating offshore pilot wind farm under construction which consists of three 8.4 MW wind turbines on Tension leg platform (TLP) floater technology.
She has master's degree in Naval Hydrodynamics and PhD in Fluid Dynamics and has extensive experience in project management, offshore wind tenders, wind turbines roadmap, floaters technologies assessment and development of R&D programs.
She has master's degree in Naval Hydrodynamics and PhD in Fluid Dynamics and has extensive experience in project management, offshore wind tenders, wind turbines roadmap, floaters technologies assessment and development of R&D programs.