Speakers

Based in Tokyo, Japan, Takao Tsukui is Executive Vice President responsible for International Sales and Marketing at Mitsubishi Power, Ltd. In this role since April 2020, Tsukui oversees the sales, marketing and commercial operations of Mitsubishi Power's global Gas Turbine Combined Cycle (GTCC) business.

Tsukui joined Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) in 1993 and started his career with the Power Systems International Operations team in Tokyo. Since then, he has held various leadership positions, driving the business development and commercial operations in various markets such as North America, China, Korea, CIS and Southeast Asia. Notably, from 1996 to 1998 while based in Beijing, he played a pivotal role in overseeing powerplant sales which contributed significantly to MHl's business expansion in China.

From 2006 to 2008, Tsukui led MHl's international low-BTU gas turbine business, where he was responsible for the sales and marketing of blast furnace gas turbines out of Takasago Machinery Works in Hyogo, Japan. Under his leadership, MHI achieved a majority market share of over 65% for these gas turbines.

Most recently, Tsukui was the Vice President of Mitsubishi Power Americas, Inc. based in Lake Mary, Florida. During his stint, his team secured orders for over 40 gas turbines and 15 steam turbines across North America.

Tsukui holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Keio University and enjoys playing golf and tennis in his free time.