Confirmed Speakers
Noriyoshi Fukuoka
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Japan
Director, Wind Energy Project Promotion Office, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Department, Agency for Natural Resources and Energy
Noriyoshi Fukuoka
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Japan
Director, Wind Energy Project Promotion Office, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Department, Agency for Natural Resources and Energy
2024 Director, Wind Energy Project Promotion Office, METI
2022 Principal Deputy Director, Trade Policy Bureau, METI
2020 Director, Southwest Asia Office, Trade Policy Bureau, METI
2018 Principal Deputy Director, Trade Promotion Division, METI
2017 M.A. Program in International and Development Economics, Yale University
2017 First Secretary, Embassy of Japan in Thailand
2014 Second Secretary, Embassy of Japan in Thailand
2012 Deputy Director, Healthcare Industries Division, METI
2011 Deputy Director, Chemical Industries Division, METI
2007 Joined the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI)
2022 Principal Deputy Director, Trade Policy Bureau, METI
2020 Director, Southwest Asia Office, Trade Policy Bureau, METI
2018 Principal Deputy Director, Trade Promotion Division, METI
2017 M.A. Program in International and Development Economics, Yale University
2017 First Secretary, Embassy of Japan in Thailand
2014 Second Secretary, Embassy of Japan in Thailand
2012 Deputy Director, Healthcare Industries Division, METI
2011 Deputy Director, Chemical Industries Division, METI
2007 Joined the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI)
Kuniaki Kato
Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism
Kuniaki Kato
Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism
Rob Langford
ABS
Vice President, Global Offshore Renewables
Rob Langford
ABS
Vice President, Global Offshore Renewables
Rob has over 30 years of experience in Offshore Consulting, Engineering, Construction, Installation and Operations, combined with a deep understanding of Offshore Developments. Rob offers a full range of global perspectives and knowledge in Renewable and Traditional Energy. He has successfully led numerous offshore developments. His recent focus has been on delivering a Sustainable future in New Energy specifically Offshore Wind inclusive of Green Hydrogen and Power to X with a view to enabling carbon neutrality. His collaborative approach and leadership expertise on various Offshore Fixed and Floating projects has allowed him to add value for leading energy companies worldwide.
Ben Waldron
AON
Ben Waldron
AON
Richard McAllister
Bardex Corporation
Projects Director – Australia
Richard McAllister
Bardex Corporation
Projects Director - Australia
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Analeigh Suh
Bloomberg NEF
Korea Analyst
Analeigh Suh
Bloomberg NEF
Korea Analyst
Analeigh Suh is leading Korea research at BloombergNEF, covering energy policy, industry, and investment. She develops Korea’s clean energy forecast and delivers insights on the Korean market. Analeigh previously worked in the Korean government, with a focus on global supply chains and their impact on Korean industries. Her role also entailed assessing various trade agreements and their implications for economic security. Analeigh holds a Master’s degree in Energy and Economics from the Johns Hopkins University, and is currently based in Tokyo, Japan.
Kokona Ota
Bloomberg NEF
Japan Renewables Analyst
Kokona Ota
Bloomberg NEF
Japan Renewables Analyst
Kokona Ota is a BloombergNEF Japan analyst based in Tokyo, covering Japan’s energy transition with focus on the renewables and the corporate PPA market. Prior to BNEF, she worked as an economist at the Bank of Japan. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in economics from Keio University, and a Master’s degree in business management from HEC Paris in France.
Laurent Verdier
BW Ideol
Chief Business Development Officer
Laurent Verdier
BW Ideol
Chief Business Development Officer
Laurent Verdier is the Chief Business Development Officer at BW Ideol, a leader in floating wind technology.
The company has 2 floating wind units in operation since 6 years, a pilot project under construction in France, is co-shareholder of Buchan Project in Scotland and is technology partner to major utilities in France, Spain and Japan.
Laurent has 25 years experience in developing and execution complex energy projects worldwide. He has solid background in Floating Wind industry and more generally in Offshore wind.
Under his previous company in offshore wind, he oversaw transforming and scaling-up the business organization to capture and execute first of kind projects such as Provence Grand Large (first pilot project in France), Block Island (first offshore wind farm in US), Merkur (largest offshore wind farm in Germany), Saint Nazaire (first offshore wind farm in France).
The company has 2 floating wind units in operation since 6 years, a pilot project under construction in France, is co-shareholder of Buchan Project in Scotland and is technology partner to major utilities in France, Spain and Japan.
Laurent has 25 years experience in developing and execution complex energy projects worldwide. He has solid background in Floating Wind industry and more generally in Offshore wind.
Under his previous company in offshore wind, he oversaw transforming and scaling-up the business organization to capture and execute first of kind projects such as Provence Grand Large (first pilot project in France), Block Island (first offshore wind farm in US), Merkur (largest offshore wind farm in Germany), Saint Nazaire (first offshore wind farm in France).
Jan Matthiesen
Carbon Trust
Director
Jan Matthiesen
Carbon Trust
Director
Jan oversees all offshore wind activities within the Carbon Trust. He has pioneered the development of our industry leading offshore wind research, development and innovation programmes including the Offshore Wind Accelerator (OWA) since 2010. In addition, he has led the growth of our international offshore wind activity, developing offshore wind in emerging markets including the US and Asia. Having been a founding member of the US National Offshore Wind R&D Consortium (NOWRDC) Jan is now Vice Chair and Chair of the developer and state R&D group alongside commitments such as Member of the Evaluation and Advisory Committee for the Dutch Department for Knowledge and Innovation, and a UK Offshore Wind Innovation Hub advisory member.
Clément Helbig de Balzac
Copenhagen Offshore Partners, Japan
CEO Japan
Clément Helbig de Balzac
Copenhagen Offshore Partners, Japan
CEO Japan
Clément has been working in the offshore wind industry for more than 13 years and has been instrumental in the development, financing, and construction of 4 greenfield offshore wind projects in Europe. With a background in project financing, Clément led multiple financings, and refinancing processes and also led a 250 MW German offshore wind project to financial close as project director. After 10 years working for the leading Belgian offshore wind developer Parkwind, Clément joined Copenhagen Offshore Partners (COP) in 2022 and relocated to Tokyo. At COP, Clément is acting as Japan market CEO, responsible for developing the fix and floating offshore wind pipeline of Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners.
Thomas De Meulenaer
DEME Offshore
QHSE Department Manager
Thomas De Meulenaer
DEME Offshore
QHSE Department Manager
QHSE Department Manager with over 15 years of global experience in the offshore renewable industry. Passionate about blending technical safety with strong processes and a positive safety culture.
Yukinobu Uchida
DNV
Market Area Manager Japan, Energy Systems
Yukinobu Uchida
DNV
Market Area Manager Japan, Energy Systems
Yukinobu Uchida has been Country Manager for DNV Energy Systems Japan since foundation in 2003. He has been more than 35 years in the wind industry, advising some of the country’s leading renewable energy market players in both onshore and offshore wind. He has extensive experience of the Japanese renewable energy market and has been involved in numerous jobs, including previous work on regulatory conditions for new entrant wind turbine suppliers to the Japanese market and policy and certification advisory works for METI.
He has been a member of IEC 61400-26 Standardization Working Group for the International Standard for Availability of Wind Turbine and Wind Power Plant since its foundation in 2007. He is also a member of Japanese National Committee for Standardization of Wind Turbine System and its Sub-committee for Wind Turbine Certification.
He has been a member of IEC 61400-26 Standardization Working Group for the International Standard for Availability of Wind Turbine and Wind Power Plant since its foundation in 2007. He is also a member of Japanese National Committee for Standardization of Wind Turbine System and its Sub-committee for Wind Turbine Certification.
Christine de Jouette
EDF power solutions
President of the Provence Grand Large offshore wind project
Christine de Jouette
EDF power solutions
President of the Provence Grand Large offshore wind project
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.
Mitsuhiro Kawamura
ENAA (The Engineering Advancement Association of Japan)
General Manager, Ocean Development Dept.
Mitsuhiro Kawamura
ENAA (The Engineering Advancement Association of Japan)
General Manager, Ocean Development Dept.
Mitsuhiro Kawamura has played a key role in site management at INPEX Corporation, where he made Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) a top priority. Since 2018, he has held the position of General Manager of the Ocean Development Department (formerly the Ocean Development Office) at ENAA (The Engineering Advancement Association of Japan).
He is currently focused on advancing human resource development in marine fields, with a particular emphasis on offshore wind power. Mitsuhiro is actively involved in training engineers and skilled workers who can contribute immediately, while also nurturing the next generation of industry leaders. His efforts include planning and hosting educational seminars, as well as developing syllabi and teaching materials to support long-term sector growth.
He is currently focused on advancing human resource development in marine fields, with a particular emphasis on offshore wind power. Mitsuhiro is actively involved in training engineers and skilled workers who can contribute immediately, while also nurturing the next generation of industry leaders. His efforts include planning and hosting educational seminars, as well as developing syllabi and teaching materials to support long-term sector growth.
Masakatsu Terazaki
Floating Offshore Wind Technology Research Association (FLOWRA)
Chairperson
Masakatsu Terazaki
Floating Offshore Wind Technology Research Association (FLOWRA)
Chairperson
1982 Joined Kyushu Electric Power Co., Inc.
2007 Head of Regional Strategy Group, Corporate Planning Office
2010 Deputy Director of the President’s Office (in charge of management policy)
2012 President and Representative Director, Kyuden Business Front Co., Ltd
2014 Kyuden Mirai Energy Co., Ltd. Director, Planning Headquarters
2020 Managing Director
2023 Senior Vice President Head of Green Power Generation Department, NTT Anode Energy Corporation
2007 Head of Regional Strategy Group, Corporate Planning Office
2010 Deputy Director of the President’s Office (in charge of management policy)
2012 President and Representative Director, Kyuden Business Front Co., Ltd
2014 Kyuden Mirai Energy Co., Ltd. Director, Planning Headquarters
2020 Managing Director
2023 Senior Vice President Head of Green Power Generation Department, NTT Anode Energy Corporation
Mototsugu Ikari
Floating Offshore Wind Technology Research Association (FLOWRA)
General Manager, International Alliance Department
Mototsugu Ikari
Floating Offshore Wind Technology Research Association (FLOWRA)
General Manager, International Alliance Department
As GM of the International Alliance Department at Floating Offshore Wind Technology Research Association (FLOWRA), whose members include twenty Japanese utilities and developers supporting the development of floating offshore wind farms, he has been involved in developing an international collaborative atmosphere and environment for the global floating offshore wind sector since April 2024. He was responsible for establishing a global supply chain for offshore wind substructures at Sumitomo Corporation by June 2024, some of the achievements were published in 2024. At Sumitomo Corporation, he has long been involved in technical marketing and sales of tubular products for the oil and gas industry, as well as internal auditing and start-up investment business.
Caren Hsiao
G+ Global Offshore Wind Health and Safety Organisation
APAC Representative
Caren Hsiao
G+ Global Offshore Wind Health and Safety Organisation
APAC Representative
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.
David J Timmington
Griffin Woodhouse Limited
Commercial Director, Chairman of WFO FOWC Mooring Subcommittee
David J Timmington
Griffin Woodhouse Limited
Commercial Director, Chairman of WFO FOWC Mooring Subcommittee
David Timmington is the first Chair of WFO’s FOW Moorings Subcommittee established Q3, 2020. The committee’s inaugural white paper ‘Mooring Systems for Floating Offshore Wind: Integrity Management Concepts, Risks and Mitigation’ was published in May 2022, and the subcommittee continues to investigate the challenges and solutions relating to FOWT moorings under his leadership on a monthly basis.
Graduating with Honours in Business Administration from the University of Bath, David joined Griffin-Woodhouse Ltd (GWEC) in April 1998 and has developed a valuable knowledge and experience in mooring systems design and equipment manufacture. As Commercial Director he has been instrumental in transforming GWEC to respond to a changing marketplace, establishing the flexibility and responsiveness of a modern service organisation within a more than 200-year old traditional manufacturing business. A former professional rugby player David maintains a competitive, hard-working approach to business coupled with underlying values of teamwork, integrity, fairness and respect.
Graduating with Honours in Business Administration from the University of Bath, David joined Griffin-Woodhouse Ltd (GWEC) in April 1998 and has developed a valuable knowledge and experience in mooring systems design and equipment manufacture. As Commercial Director he has been instrumental in transforming GWEC to respond to a changing marketplace, establishing the flexibility and responsiveness of a modern service organisation within a more than 200-year old traditional manufacturing business. A former professional rugby player David maintains a competitive, hard-working approach to business coupled with underlying values of teamwork, integrity, fairness and respect.
Nobuyuki Takagi
Horizon Ocean Management, Ltd.
Managing Director
Nobuyuki Takagi
Horizon Ocean Management, Ltd.
Managing Director
Nobuyuki Takagi graduated from Hitotsubashi University and joined Mitsui & Co., Ltd. in 2004. More than 10 years’ experience of supply equipment and steel product for Oil & Gas industry.
Seconded to Global Energy Group in Scotland from 2016 to 2020 as Business Development Executive including for Offshore Wind business there.
Established Horizon Ocean Management, Ltd. as joint venture between Mitsui & Co.,Ltd and Hokutaku on 2021 and has been appointed as Managing Director. Based on its unique experience, through several conference and event, have explained case and experience of European offshore wind project, difference between European and Japanese offshore wind industry and challenge and vision of Japanese offshore wind industry.
Seconded to Global Energy Group in Scotland from 2016 to 2020 as Business Development Executive including for Offshore Wind business there.
Established Horizon Ocean Management, Ltd. as joint venture between Mitsui & Co.,Ltd and Hokutaku on 2021 and has been appointed as Managing Director. Based on its unique experience, through several conference and event, have explained case and experience of European offshore wind project, difference between European and Japanese offshore wind industry and challenge and vision of Japanese offshore wind industry.
Rhys Jones
International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA)
Technical Advisor – Marine Renewable Energy
Rhys Jones
International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA)
Technical Advisor - Marine Renewable Energy
Rhys leads IMCA work for Offshore Renewable with a focus on regulatory & stakeholder engagement in emerging markets as well supporting IMCA members in the Asia Pacific region.
Before joining IMCA Rhys previously worked at RenewableUK for 12 years as Head of Technical Affairs with a strong focus on offshore wind, health, safety and wellbeing, and regulatory compliance. Prior to joining RenewableUK, Rhys worked for Petrofac Training Services specialising in emergency response, safety, and competence.
Before joining IMCA Rhys previously worked at RenewableUK for 12 years as Head of Technical Affairs with a strong focus on offshore wind, health, safety and wellbeing, and regulatory compliance. Prior to joining RenewableUK, Rhys worked for Petrofac Training Services specialising in emergency response, safety, and competence.
Munekazu Tachibana
Japan Airlines Co., Ltd.
Executive Officer, Research & Development
Executive Vice President, JAL Aviofuture Lab Co.,Ltd
Executive Vice President, JAL Aviofuture Lab Co.,Ltd
Munekazu Tachibana
Japan Airlines Co., Ltd.
Executive Officer, Research & Development
Executive Vice President, JAL Aviofuture Lab Co.,Ltd
1988: Joined Japan Airlines Co., Ltd.
Served as a pilot for B747, B737, B747-400, B777, B787, and A350.
2020: Appointed as Head of Flight Operations.
2024: Appointed as Head of Safety Promotion.
Served as a pilot for B747, B737, B747-400, B777, B787, and A350.
2020: Appointed as Head of Flight Operations.
2024: Appointed as Head of Safety Promotion.
Yuko Ueda
Japan Wind Energy Consulting Inc.
Director
Yuko Ueda
Japan Wind Energy Consulting Inc.
Director
Yuko Ueda co-founded Japan Wind Energy Consulting Inc. in August 2019.
She provides technical consulting, wind analysis and site wind condition assessment for onshore and offshore wind projects.
She has experience in a number of NEDO projects, including offshore wind cost studies and drafting of offshore wind measurement guidebook.
She is member of Japanese national committee for standardization of wind turbine system, the Wind Power System Standardisation Committee, the Design Requirements Subcommittee, the Power Performance Testing Subcommittee and an expert in the IEC61400-12, -50 series and -15. Especially she led the proposal for IEC61400-12-4 (numerical site calibration) and IEC61400-50-5 (Use of scanning Lidar for wind measurement) from Japanese national committee.
She is also an expert in IEA Wind Task 31 (wakebench), 52 (large-scale deployment of wind lidar) and 54 (joint model assessment).
Since May 2022, he has been a member of the Board of Directors of the Japan Wind Energy Association.
She worked at university for nine years from April 2003 to March 2012. She engaged in research on flows around wind turbines using computational fluid dynamics.
She provides technical consulting, wind analysis and site wind condition assessment for onshore and offshore wind projects.
She has experience in a number of NEDO projects, including offshore wind cost studies and drafting of offshore wind measurement guidebook.
She is member of Japanese national committee for standardization of wind turbine system, the Wind Power System Standardisation Committee, the Design Requirements Subcommittee, the Power Performance Testing Subcommittee and an expert in the IEC61400-12, -50 series and -15. Especially she led the proposal for IEC61400-12-4 (numerical site calibration) and IEC61400-50-5 (Use of scanning Lidar for wind measurement) from Japanese national committee.
She is also an expert in IEA Wind Task 31 (wakebench), 52 (large-scale deployment of wind lidar) and 54 (joint model assessment).
Since May 2022, he has been a member of the Board of Directors of the Japan Wind Energy Association.
She worked at university for nine years from April 2003 to March 2012. She engaged in research on flows around wind turbines using computational fluid dynamics.
Junichi Tsuruta
Japan Wind Power Association
Managing Director
Junichi Tsuruta
Japan Wind Power Association
Managing Director
Having Joined Tomen corporation(now Toyota Tsusho) in 1983, Mr. Tsuruta’s career in the wind energy sector began in 1990 when he worked in Europe (UK, Spain, Italy and Norway) as project development manager, resulting in stationing in Europe for 15 years.
At Eurus Energy, he was responsible for project developments in Western parts of Japan. Started to serve as managing director at Japan Wind Power Association in May 2025.
At Eurus Energy, he was responsible for project developments in Western parts of Japan. Started to serve as managing director at Japan Wind Power Association in May 2025.
Masato Yamada
JERA Co., Inc.
Managing Executive Officer, Domestic Offshore Wind Power
Masato Yamada
JERA Co., Inc.
Managing Executive Officer, Domestic Offshore Wind Power
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 MHI
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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 MHI
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May 2020 Senior Vice President of Japan Wind Power Association (JWPA)
Kazuki Takedomi
JGC Japan Corporation
Group Leader / Senior Project Manager
Kazuki Takedomi
JGC Japan Corporation
Group Leader / Senior Project Manager
Energy Transition Division
Renewable Energy Project Department
No.3 Group Leader / Senior Project Manager
Joined JGC in 2005. Total 15 years of experience in wide variety of Domestic and International Oil & Gas plant project. Lead mega size project in Abu Dhabi and Kuwait as CM (Construction Manager).
In 2020, Transferred to Current Department to start business of wind project. Lead the project for “Floating Offshore Wind Farm Demonstration Project (Fukushima)”, and for “Offshore wind farm supporting project in Taiwan” as a PM (Project Manager).
In Charge of a No.3 Group, handling mainly floating offshore wind projects, as Group Leader since April 2024.
Renewable Energy Project Department
No.3 Group Leader / Senior Project Manager
Joined JGC in 2005. Total 15 years of experience in wide variety of Domestic and International Oil & Gas plant project. Lead mega size project in Abu Dhabi and Kuwait as CM (Construction Manager).
In 2020, Transferred to Current Department to start business of wind project. Lead the project for “Floating Offshore Wind Farm Demonstration Project (Fukushima)”, and for “Offshore wind farm supporting project in Taiwan” as a PM (Project Manager).
In Charge of a No.3 Group, handling mainly floating offshore wind projects, as Group Leader since April 2024.
Yasuaki Kawai
Kawasaki Geological Engineering Co., Ltd.
Executive Officer
Director of Business Planning / Planning and Technical Headquarters
Director of Business Planning / Planning and Technical Headquarters
Yasuaki Kawai
Kawasaki Geological Engineering Co., Ltd.
Executive Officer
Director of Business Planning / Planning and Technical Headquarters
Comming soon
Eelko May
LIFTOFF
Managing Director
Eelko May
LIFTOFF
Managing Director
Background in Mechanical Engineering from Delft University of Technology
Worked in the offshore energy sector since the start of his career, developing mainly mission equipment for the oil and gas and offshore wind industry at TWD and Barge Master, before joining the MeeMaken Group and Liftwerx in 2018. After helping to setup the North-American business, Eelko’s main focus since 2022 is building the European business and expanding into the offshore domain with LiftOff.
Worked in the offshore energy sector since the start of his career, developing mainly mission equipment for the oil and gas and offshore wind industry at TWD and Barge Master, before joining the MeeMaken Group and Liftwerx in 2018. After helping to setup the North-American business, Eelko’s main focus since 2022 is building the European business and expanding into the offshore domain with LiftOff.
Georg Scherpf
Luther
Partner
Georg Scherpf
Luther
Partner
Georg studied law and philosophy at Trier University and Humboldt University Berlin (1st State Exam), completed his legal training and bar admission also in Berlin (2nd State Exam) and studied law at King’s College London (LL.B., Hons.). He practices and advises as a German attorney (Rechtsanwalt) and as a solicitor in England and Wales. “He garners praise for his first-rate arbitration practice advising clients on large-scale construction and energy disputes.” (Who’s Who Legal). Georg regularly sits as arbitrator and on dispute adjudication boards. Before joining Luther, he headed the international arbitration team in Germany of an English law firm. Georg regularly publishes academic articles, contributes to legal commentaries (ICSID, DIS), and speaks on international dispute resolution and arbitration.
Takeyasu Moriguchi
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL)
General Manager, Wind Power Unit
Takeyasu Moriguchi
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL)
General Manager, Wind Power Unit
Takeyasu Moriguchi is General Manager of Wind Power Unit at Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) since April 2024. He joined MOL in 2002 and has established his career mainly in energy business and finance, where he gained lots of experience in a wide range of shipping and infrastructure business including ship operation, chartering, tendering, contract management, project financing and M&A transactions, etc. In 2020, he took the role of team head looking after several offshore wind projects including SOVs particularly in Taiwan.
Eirik Ellingsen
Mooreast Holdings Ltd
Group Chief Executive Officer
Eirik Ellingsen
Mooreast Holdings Ltd
Group Chief Executive Officer
Eirik Ellingsen, Norwegian, resident in Singapore, started in his role as Group CEO for Mooreast Holding in January 2025. Eirik has spent close to 40 years in the Energy sector, the last 3 years before joining Mooreast as a Director for Norwegian Energy Partners responsible for Asia. Eirik has built strong relationships with the global offshore wind industry across South Korea, Japan, Taiwan and Australia.
Mr.Ellingsen holds certifications in Business Sustainability Management from the University of Cambridge.
Mr.Ellingsen holds certifications in Business Sustainability Management from the University of Cambridge.
Kentaro (Kent) Soh
MUFG Bank, Ltd.
Managing Director, Head of Renewable Energy Project Finance Department
Kentaro (Kent) Soh
MUFG Bank, Ltd.
Managing Director, Head of Renewable Energy Project Finance Department
Kentaro(Kent) Soh leads MUFG’s project finance activities for the renewable energy sectors in Japan.
He developed his career in PF through various FA/MLA roles, focusing mainly in Power and Infrastructure business field in Japan and London since 2005.
His expertise extends beyond Project Finance; he has also worked in the Strategic Research Division in Tokyo, where he actively explored emerging global business trends related to Distributed Energy Resources including Virtual Power Plants, Micro-grids, and Battery Storage.
He developed his career in PF through various FA/MLA roles, focusing mainly in Power and Infrastructure business field in Japan and London since 2005.
His expertise extends beyond Project Finance; he has also worked in the Strategic Research Division in Tokyo, where he actively explored emerging global business trends related to Distributed Energy Resources including Virtual Power Plants, Micro-grids, and Battery Storage.
Minako Wakabayashi
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
Partner
Minako Wakabayashi
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
Partner
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 global Energy & Infrastructure practice, she serves as the firm’s Tokyo Office Leader. 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 the renewable Feed-in-Tariff scheme in Japan and prepared the government’s model contracts for specific contracts (power purchase contract/interconnection 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 was appointed as Auditor of the Japan Wind Power Association (JWPA) in May 2022.
Minako practiced at Orrick’s New York office in 2004-2005. She also worked as a public prosecutor in Japan for four years and served as a member of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Supervising Committee for Public Bidding (Tokyo-to Nyusatsu Kanshi Iinkai) for eight years. She is serving as Audit of Veritas In Silico Inc since March 2022.
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 the renewable Feed-in-Tariff scheme in Japan and prepared the government’s model contracts for specific contracts (power purchase contract/interconnection 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 was appointed as Auditor of the Japan Wind Power Association (JWPA) in May 2022.
Minako practiced at Orrick’s New York office in 2004-2005. She also worked as a public prosecutor in Japan for four years and served as a member of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Supervising Committee for Public Bidding (Tokyo-to Nyusatsu Kanshi Iinkai) for eight years. She is serving as Audit of Veritas In Silico Inc since March 2022.
Ilmas Bayati
PEAK Wind
Senior Manager – Head of Operations Economics & Analytics, Chairman of WFO FOWC O&M Subcommittee
Ilmas Bayati
PEAK Wind
Senior Manager - Head of Operations Economics & Analytics, Chairman of WFO FOWC O&M Subcommittee
Ilmas Bayati is a Senior Manager at PEAK Wind, leading the Operations Economics & Analytics practice, supporting offshore and floating wind projects in achieving bankability and operational optimization. Ilmas chairs since 2021 the WFO O&M Floating Wind Subcommittee. With 15 years of technical and economic advisory experience, Ilmas holds a PhD in Engineering from Politecnico di Milano and an MBA from Rotterdam School of Management and has authored over 70 peer-reviewed publications.
Mr Ellingsen holds certifications in Business Sustainability Management from the University of Cambridge.
Shogo Uchiyama
RWE Renewables Japan G.K.
Senior Wind Resource Analyst Offshore
Shogo Uchiyama
RWE Renewables Japan G.K.
Senior Wind Resource Analyst Offshore
Shogo has about 10 years of experience in onshore and offshore wind. Shogo joined RWE in 2022 and has been working on wind analysis, layout optimization, certification and bid preparation for offshore wind projects in Japan.
Shogo is also conducting research on wind measurement in a doctoral program at Kobe University.
Shogo is also conducting research on wind measurement in a doctoral program at Kobe University.
Immanuel Capano
Saitec Offshore Technologies
CCO
Immanuel Capano
Saitec Offshore Technologies
CCO
Immanuel Capano, Chief Commercial Officer at Saitec Offshore Technologies, is a civil engineer with over 20 years infrastructure industry experience and a broad technical, commercial, and operational background. He has extensive international engineering experience in management, and implementation of large infrastructure schemes.
Bruno Gaussorgues
Societe Generale, Tokyo Branch
Branch Manager, Group Country Head, Japan
Bruno Gaussorgues
Societe Generale, Tokyo Branch
Branch Manager, Group Country Head, Japan
Bruno joined Societe Generale in 2010 as Market Risk Assessor. In 2012 Bruno became Co-Head (until 2015) and then Head of Risk on Capital Market activities.
In September 2021, Bruno was appointed as Representative Director and Group Country Head of Societe General Securities Japan Limited and he was appointed as Branch Manager and Group Country Head of Societe General, Tokyo Branch in December.
Before joining Societe Generale, Bruno was Global Head of Market Risk for Natixis, Global Risk Manager for Gaselys (Gaz de France), and held several senior positions in market risk on Capital Market activities in Paris and London for Credit Lyonnais and Credit Agricole.
In September 2021, Bruno was appointed as Representative Director and Group Country Head of Societe General Securities Japan Limited and he was appointed as Branch Manager and Group Country Head of Societe General, Tokyo Branch in December.
Before joining Societe Generale, Bruno was Global Head of Market Risk for Natixis, Global Risk Manager for Gaselys (Gaz de France), and held several senior positions in market risk on Capital Market activities in Paris and London for Credit Lyonnais and Credit Agricole.
Masanori Imai
TODA CORPORATION
Chairperson and Representative Director
Co-Representative of the Japan Climate Leaders’ Partnership (JCLP)
Co-Representative of the Japan Climate Leaders’ Partnership (JCLP)
Masanori Imai
TODA CORPORATION
Chairperson and Representative Director
Co-Representative of the Japan Climate Leaders' Partnership (JCLP)
Born in 1952, Hailing from Sakai City, Osaka. Graduated from Osaka University Graduate School (major in Architecture).
Joined the company in 1978. After serving as President and Representative Director in 2013, he was appointed Chairperson and Representative Director in April 2021. Assumed role of Co-Representative of JCLP in October of the same year.
Focused on achieving a carbon-neutral society and developing floating offshore wind energy to fulfill responsibility to future generations. He holds positions such as Executive Member of the Tokyo Chamber of Commerce and Industry, President of the Japan Construction Occupational Safety and Health Association, and President of the Japan Federation of Construction Contractors. He is actively involved in various initiatives aimed at making the construction industry more attractive and aspirational.
Joined the company in 1978. After serving as President and Representative Director in 2013, he was appointed Chairperson and Representative Director in April 2021. Assumed role of Co-Representative of JCLP in October of the same year.
Focused on achieving a carbon-neutral society and developing floating offshore wind energy to fulfill responsibility to future generations. He holds positions such as Executive Member of the Tokyo Chamber of Commerce and Industry, President of the Japan Construction Occupational Safety and Health Association, and President of the Japan Federation of Construction Contractors. He is actively involved in various initiatives aimed at making the construction industry more attractive and aspirational.
Marco Alves
WavEC Offshore Renewables
Chief Executive Officer
Marco Alves
WavEC Offshore Renewables
Chief Executive Officer
Marco Alves PhD and M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering and M.Sc. in Management and Strategy.
Marco is currently the chief executive officer (CEO) of WavEC – Offshore Renewables, a renowned organization with proven track record in advancing the offshore renewable energy sector, having previously held the position of chief innovation officer (CIO) at CoLab +Atlantic, a cluster of Portuguese companies operating in the blue economy and space industry. Marco holds key expertise in several scientific fields including fluid dynamics, costal engineering, control systems, numerical modelling, and data science. His track record has been mostly focused on offshore renewables, a field in which he has wide experience in providing technical and strategic support to technology developers.
Marco is currently the chief executive officer (CEO) of WavEC – Offshore Renewables, a renowned organization with proven track record in advancing the offshore renewable energy sector, having previously held the position of chief innovation officer (CIO) at CoLab +Atlantic, a cluster of Portuguese companies operating in the blue economy and space industry. Marco holds key expertise in several scientific fields including fluid dynamics, costal engineering, control systems, numerical modelling, and data science. His track record has been mostly focused on offshore renewables, a field in which he has wide experience in providing technical and strategic support to technology developers.
David Linden
Westwood Global Energy Group
Executive Director
David Linden
Westwood Global Energy Group
Executive Director
David is an Executive Director at the Westwood Global Energy Group – a market intelligence and consulting business. He heads up both the global Energy Transition and EMEA Consulting teams.
David has worked across the global energy value chain, holding key Commercial and Regulatory roles at Corus, BP, Mott MacDonald and Wood Mackenzie. David also hosts the Energy Transition Now podcast.
David has worked across the global energy value chain, holding key Commercial and Regulatory roles at Corus, BP, Mott MacDonald and Wood Mackenzie. David also hosts the Energy Transition Now podcast.
Hui Min Foong
Westwood Global Energy Group
Senior Analyst
Hui Min Foong
Westwood Global Energy Group
Senior Analyst
Hui Min Foong is a Senior Analyst on Westwood’s Energy Transition team, where she leads APAC offshore wind research.
Based in Singapore, her work includes deep-dive market analysis and project modelling, generating data-driven insights to support clients in making strategic decisions. Prior to Westwood, her focus areas included Southeast Asia renewable energy research at S&P Global.
Hui Min holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Hons.) from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.
Based in Singapore, her work includes deep-dive market analysis and project modelling, generating data-driven insights to support clients in making strategic decisions. Prior to Westwood, her focus areas included Southeast Asia renewable energy research at S&P Global.
Hui Min holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Hons.) from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.
Gunnar Herzig
WFO (World Forum Offshore Wind)
Managing Director
Gunnar Herzig
WFO (World Forum Offshore Wind)
Managing Director
Gunnar Herzig is the Managing Director and Co-Founder of the World Forum Offshore Wind (WFO) a non-profit organisation founded in 2018 to advance offshore wind energy worldwide. Gunnar has 15 years of experience in the renewable energy industry. From 2009 to 2018 Gunnar held various positions in the renewable energy division of the German energy company RWE focusing on offshore wind. Gunnar holds a degree in International Business Administration from the University of Tuebingen (Germany) and studied as an exchange student at the National University of Singapore (Singapore) and at Harvard University (USA). Gunnar also holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Cambridge (UK).
Louise Efthimiou
WFO (World Forum Offshore Wind)
Floating Offshore Wind Manager
Louise Efthimiou
WFO (World Forum Offshore Wind)
Floating Offshore Wind Manager
Louise Efthimiou is WFO’s Floating Offshore Wind Manager where she coordinates and supports the fruitful knowledge exchanges of WFO’s Floating Offshore Wind Committee. Over the last five years, the Floating Wind Offshore Committee has grown into a genuinely collaborative forum where participants exchange on the key technology challenges and solutions for commercializing floating offshore wind, lending from various industry experiences mainly in the bottom-fixed wind and oil & gas sectors.
Sayuri Watanabe
WFO (World Forum Offshore Wind)
Co-Head Asia Pacific and Japan Representative
Sayuri Watanabe
WFO (World Forum Offshore Wind)
Co-Head Asia Pacific and Japan Representative
Sayuri Watanabe started working at World Forum 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) as Contract & Claim Manager, also as Project Manager and Contract Manager for several development and auction phase Offshore Wind Projects in Asia, mainly Japan.
Sayuri started her renewables career in 2013 in Tokyo as Legal and Commercial Manager for developers and WTG manufacture. Before, she worked 7 years 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.
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) as Contract & Claim Manager, also as Project Manager and Contract Manager for several development and auction phase Offshore Wind Projects in Asia, mainly Japan.
Sayuri started her renewables career in 2013 in Tokyo as Legal and Commercial Manager for developers and WTG manufacture. Before, she worked 7 years 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.
