Takehiko Matsushita Appointed as New MD of Toshiba JSW Power Systems

Toshiba JSW Power Systems Pvt Ltd (TJPS), a joint venture between Japan’s Toshiba Group and India’s JSW Group, has appointed Takehiko Matsushita as its new Managing Director (MD).
 
He graduated from Nihon University with a degree of Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering. He further joined the Toshiba Group in 1994 and largely focused on the thermal power business during his 28 years of association with the group.
 
Matsushita’s wide-ranging experience and expertise in mechanical system engineering especially for combined cycle power plants earned him the position of Project Manager for the Nishi-Nagoya Project in Japan in 2012, which was adjudged as the world’s most efficient combined cycle power plant in 2018.
 
TJPS offers high-quality maintenance services to thermal plants. India is a rapidly growing economy with increasing energy consumption that has doubled since 2000. The country is rapidly moving towards renewable clean energy sources, however, at present, the majority of the electric power supply is thermal power plants which remains a challenge to the environment.
 
The company offers high-efficiency equipment to existing thermal power plants which can help in the reduction of CO2 emissions and keep high availability.
 
Upon his appointment, Takehiko Matsushita, said, “Toshiba group is committed to sustainable growth and TJPS has the expertise and experience to provide world-class maintenance services to thermal power plants in India. With my global experience in the thermal power sector, I will lead TJPS to contribute to India’s increasing energy demand and also keep in mind environmental considerations. At TJPS, we are also considering expanding our business coverage to renewable energy sector, and maximize our skill and experiences for nuclear business.”
 
“With a world-class manufacturing setup already available at Chennai factory, We are confident that other industries can also benefit from Toshiba’s high-quality manufacturing capabilities, we are happy to contribute to the overall development of India For a New Day,” he added further.