Our leadership
SSE Pacifico is led by an experienced and dedicated locally-based management team to contribute to the development and management of offshore wind energy in Japan in pursuit of a net zero future.
Kentaro Hayashi
Representative Director and President
Kentaro Hayashi has been appointed as President at SSE Pacifico K.K., since January 1, 2026.
Kentaro Hayashi brings over 15 years of extensive experience in large-scale infrastructure and energy investments. He began his career in 2006 at Itochu Corporation, where he focused on EPC projects and investments in petrochemical plants. Following a tenure in investment banking providing M&A advisory services, he joined Mitsubishi Corporation in 2013 to lead the development and investment of liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects.
In 2021, he moved to Ørsted Japan, where he was instrumental in developing and bidding for Japanese offshore wind projects. He joined SSE Pacifico in November 2023, serving as Senior Bid Manager and subsequently as Deputy Commercial Director responsible for procurement and bidding.
He holds a Bachelor’s degree from the Faculty of Commerce and Management at Hitotsubashi University.