Takehiko Matsushita Toshiba appointed as MD of JSW Power Systems

Toshiba JSW Power Systems Private Limited (TJPS), a joint venture between Japan’s Toshiba Group (Toshiba) and India’s JSW Group (JSW), today announced the appointment of Mr. Takehiko Matsushita as its new Managing Director. A graduate from Nihon University with a degree of Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering, Mr. Matsushitajoined Toshiba Group in 1994 and largely focused on the thermal power business during his 28 years of association with the group.

His wide-ranging experience and expertise in mechanical system engineering especially for combined cycle power plant earned him the position of ProjectManager for Nishi-Nagoya Project in Japan in 2012, which was adjudged as the World’s most efficient combined cycle power plant in 2018.Commenting on his appointment, Mr. Takehiko Matsushita said, “ With my global experience in thethermal power sector, I will lead TJPS to contribute to India’s increasing energy demand and alsokeep in mind environmental considerations. At TJPS, we are also considering expanding ourbusiness coverage to renewable energy sector, and maximize our skill and experiences fornuclear business”