GKHF Special Session: Championing Energy Resilience

In March 2004, he graduated from the Graduate School of Engineering at the University of Tokyo, majoring in Chemical Systems Engineering, and joined Yamada Shokai Co., Ltd. He was appointed director in May 2007. In May 2010, as head of the newly established Corporate Planning Office, he began working on improving accounting operations and the work environment. In March 2011, he was appointed Managing Executive Officer, and in March 2014, he was appointed Senior Managing Executive Officer, promoting the development of multi-skilled workers across business areas and departments. In September 2016, he was appointed Executive Vice President, and in May 2020, he was appointed President and CEO.

Hai Ho is a dynamic serial entrepreneur profoundly committed to sustainable development and technological innovation. Throughout his career, Hai has left an indelible mark on the travel, blockchain and climate tech sectors, demonstrating prowess in product development, team building, and fundraising. Central to his ethos is a philosophy that prioritizes sustainability: “To spearhead pioneering business models that catalyze industry-wide sustainable transformation.” This unwavering commitment is reflected in his notable features across prominent financial media outlets such as The Bloomberg Vietnam 2024 Catalysts, The Wall Street Journal, CNN, Forbes, Nikkei Asia, Tech In Asia, e27, The Next Web, Pacific Asia Travel Association and Shark Tank Vietnam.

SolX Technologies is the first Filipino tech company offering integrated energy solutions. SolX delivers end-to-end services that drive energy savings through innovative technology. The company supports over 150 industrial and commercial facilities as clients, representing 500MW in contracted capacity and ₱1 billion in total energy savings. Sergius holds a Master’s in Engineering from the Kyushu Institute of Technology in Japan as a Japanese Government Scholar, and a Bachelor’s in Electronics and Communications Engineering from Ateneo de Manila University, graduating in the top 10% as a Samsung Scholar. He furthered his academic experience through research and exchange programs at Chung Yuan Christian University in Taiwan and the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, and completed the Design Thinking for Social Innovation program at Stanford University.

Dr. Avishek is a pioneer in energy storage solutions with over a decade of expertise in energy storage and renewable energy. Holding a PhD from the National University of Singapore, he has been instrumental in scaling innovative technologies, including the high-efficiency half-cut PERC Mono solar modules, which helped reduce solar PV costs by 30%. Passionate about sustainability, Dr. Avishek has co-founded and scaled three deep tech companies in IoT, solar, and energy storage, and has contributed to over 5 GW of solar and energy storage projects across the region.

Mr Nagata has served as Director of Euglena Co., Ltd., since the pre-IPO phase and led the company's business strategy, finance, and the biofuel business. In 2021, he was appointed CEO and retired from the company in 2024. In 2015, he established the Real Tech Fund to promote deep-tech investment to address social issues. In 2024, , appointed as CEO of UntroD Capital Japan, which manages the fund. He also founded and managed Ame Kaze Taiyo, Inc, and serves as an advisor to HERALBONY