Yukio Kani has served as Global CEO and Chair of JERA since April 2023. His primary responsibilities involve driving the globalization of the organization, fostering stronger relationships with business partners, and creating a diverse and open culture. His deep experience in LNG, renewables, and hydrogen/ammonia plays a pivotal role in the company’s global collaboration and talent utilization.

In his previous role as the Head of JERA’s Business Development Division, Yukio was leading the launch of its renewable energy and hydrogen ammonia businesses, in addition to LNG. He also served as Chief Strategy Officer, where he developed its Mission/Vision and the framework for business strategy, and led the establishment of JERA Global Markets, the company’s global fuel trading arm.

With over 30 years of experience in LNG, including a significant tenure at Tokyo Electric Power where he advanced the company’s first LNG carrier ownership and upstream investment projects, Kani has been instrumental in constructing the LNG value chain. This foundation allowed him to envision the establishment of a global energy enterprise, contributing significantly to the creation of JERA, a joint venture between TEPCO and Chubu Electric Power.

Kani holds a degree in Economics from Aoyama Gakuin University and an MBA from Columbia Business School.