Shinya Ishizuka

CEO Itochu Africa

Born 23 August, 1964

- Shinya Ishizuka graduated from Waseda University, Japan with a Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering in 1988.

- He joined ITOCHU Corporation in April 1988.

- Over the years, Shinya's career has been forged in sales, marketing, investment, M&A and management in ITOCHU.

- He has held several positions, as a General Manager of Inorganic Chemicals Dept, General Manager of Basic Chemicals Dept, Director of subsidiary companies, Chief Regional Officer of ITOCHU India, General Manager of Johannesburg Branch and Deputy CEO for ITOCHU Corporation Africa bloc.

- In 1999, he obtained his Master of Science at MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) and MBA at MIT Sloan School.

- In April 2021, Shinya was promoted to a Junior Executive Officer, ITOCHU Corporation.

In April 2022, he acquired the title of CEO for ITOCHU Corporation Africa Bloc, being responsible for ITOCHU's entire Africa bloc business, as well as the supervision of 5 liaison offices (Nairobi, Addis Ababa, Lagos, Accra and Abidjan) and one branch office (Johannesburg).

- ITOCHU Corporation Africa bloc, has several business pillars in Food (Cacao, Sesame, Coffee trade) including a subsidiary Dole Sierra Leone, a pineapple processing factory, Metals and Mining (Platreef Platinum project, Coal trade), Machinery (Isuzu and Mazda automobile trade), including a subsidiary Mazda South Africa, investment in Hitachi Construction Machinery , Energy and Chemicals ( Plastics and Chemicals trade), Life & Living (Woodchip trade), Textile (Organic cotton), etc.


Agenda Sessions

Presentation: JOGMEC Critical Minerals and the Carbon Neutral Initiative

The presentations by the Japanese government and Japanese private companies illustrate their interest in critical minerals for Green Transformation in Africa.

- The Japanese government has launched a number of policies for investment in mineral resources development.

- A ministerial-level official introduces Japan’s policy for minerals development and efforts in Africa.

- A leading-edge satellite sensor for geological remote sensing is showcased.

- One of the most leading Toyota group’s battery manufacturers in Japan, Prime Planet Energy and Solutions introduces its interest in critical minerals in Africa.

- ITOCHU Corporation is the leading trading company in Japan and will introduce hydrogen projects which is an essential part of carbon neutrality

Tuesday 07 February 11:00 - 12:00 Expo Stage

Green Metals day

Add to calendar 02/07/2023 11:00 02/07/2023 12:00 Presentation: JOGMEC Critical Minerals and the Carbon Neutral Initiative The presentations by the Japanese government and Japanese private companies illustrate their interest in critical minerals for Green Transformation in Africa.

- The Japanese government has launched a number of policies for investment in mineral resources development.

- A ministerial-level official introduces Japan’s policy for minerals development and efforts in Africa.

- A leading-edge satellite sensor for geological remote sensing is showcased.

- One of the most leading Toyota group’s battery manufacturers in Japan, Prime Planet Energy and Solutions introduces its interest in critical minerals in Africa.

- ITOCHU Corporation is the leading trading company in Japan and will introduce hydrogen projects which is an essential part of carbon neutrality
Expo Stage Europe/London

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