Noriaki Kato Appointed as President of Aggreko Japan and Managing Director of North Asia

Expanding Active Investments in the Asia Region to Accelerate Group Growth

Aggreko Japan (Aggreko Japan K.K.) has announced that, effective January 1, 2025, Noriaki Kato is appointed President of Aggreko Japan and Managing Director of North Asia. In addition to leading the Japan business, Mr. Kato will oversee operations in South Korea and Taiwan, driving further growth across the entire North Asia region.

Noriaki Kato and Johan de Villiers (at Aggreko's Dubai office)

Aggreko is a global leader in energy solutions, operating in over 60 countries with more than 200 locations worldwide. The company is the official temporary power transition provider for Formula 1 and in 2020, contributed to the success of the Tokyo Olympics by deploying over 400 engineers from around the world to ensure stable power supply for the event.

During the Great East Japan Earthquake in 2011, Aggreko swiftly provided 200MW of emergency power equipment to cool the reactors at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, preventing further escalation of the incident. In the aftermath of the earthquake, Aggreko installed temporary power plants in affected areas and across the country to address power shortages, significantly contributing to Japan's economic recovery. These efforts have solidified Aggreko’s position as a trusted partner supporting Japan through its evolving energy landscape.

Mr. Kato brings extensive experience in the energy sector, both domestically and internationally. In 2018, he was appointed as the Japan Representative for GCL New Energy Japan. In 2020, he became President and CEO of ETS Holdings Co., Ltd., and in 2024, he successfully led ETS Group to a listing on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Standard Market, showcasing his exceptional leadership. Mr. Kato holds a Master of Engineering from Yokohama National University and an MBA from the University of Tsukuba. He is also a licensed First-Class Architect and Professional Engineer (Environmental Engineering). Additionally, he actively serves as an executive member of the Japan Association of Corporate Executives.

Upon his appointment, Mr. Kato commented: “I am deeply honored to assume the roles of President of Aggreko Japan and Regional Head of North Asia. I am confident that we will further expands Aggreko’s footprint in North Asia while continuing to enhance our solutions for our customers.”

Johan de Villiers, President – Africa, Middle East and Asia Pacific Aggreko, also shared his thoughts: “Kato-san has demonstrated outstanding leadership and a proven track record in the energy industry throughout his career. Aggreko is committed to delivering flexible and sustainable energy solutions that contribute to the development of communities and industries. “With Kato-sanʼs appointment, I am confident that we will further grow and develop our team in North Asia, serve our customers with passion and excellence, and deliver strong business results for all stakeholders.”

Aggreko Japan K.K.

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Noriaki Kato

(MD of North Asia / President of Japan, Korea & Taiwan)

https://www.aggreko.com/ja-jp/contact-us