Hirofumi Kasa

Hirofumi Kasa is a seasoned executive in the energy sector, currently serving as the Managing Executive Officer and Vice-President of the Power Business Division at Japan Petroleum Exploration Co., Ltd since May 2019, where leadership focuses on renewable energy development, including biomass and wind power. Previously, roles included Executive Officer and Vice-President of the same division, leading successful biomass power generation projects, and Department Director of the Renewable Energy Business Department. Hirofumi's expertise extends to positions at ACACIA Renewables K.K. as Biomass Director and as Head of Biomass Development at RENOVA, Inc. Additionally, experience includes various senior roles at J-POWER, overseeing international business development and project management in power generation. Hirofumi holds multiple advanced degrees in civil engineering and business management from prestigious institutions, including the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Aoyama Gakuin University.