Post: GridBeyond appoints Atsushi Ito as Managing Director for Japan

GridBeyond appoints Atsushi Ito as Managing Director for Japan

GridBeyond appoints Atsushi Ito as Managing Director for Japan

GridBeyond, a global smart energy company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Atsushi Ito as its new Managing Director for Japan.

This strategic leadership move marks a significant milestone in GridBeyond’s ongoing expansion in Japan. Since its entry into the Japanese market three years ago, the company has made considerable strides in delivering advanced energy solutions tailored to local industry needs.

In 2024, GridBeyond reinforced its presence in Japan through a strategic partnership with Yokogawa Electric Corporation. This alliance has facilitated the deployment of GridBeyond’s cutting-edge AI-powered energy platform across an increasing number of commercial and industrial businesses and battery storage assets.

Atsushi Ito brings extensive experience from the energy and technology sectors. He will lead GridBeyond’s next phase of growth in Japan, with a focus on innovation, deepening local partnerships, and delivering enhanced value to clients through energy resilience, reliability, and new revenue opportunities.

“Our intelligent platform empowers businesses to optimise their energy assets, enhance grid stability, and unlock new financial returns, all while supporting the global energy transition,” said Ito. “I’m excited to lead GridBeyond’s mission in Japan and to build upon the solid foundation we’ve already established.”

GridBeyond’s smart platform enables businesses to actively participate in energy markets, balance demand and supply, and reduce carbon emissions—all through a single, integrated system.

GridBeyond continues to support its industrial, commercial, and battery storage clients by facilitating access to the wholesale energy market. For demand-side users, this offsets risks from rising and volatile energy costs. GridBeyond helps identify and unlock flexibility within production processes. For new-build battery storage projects, GridBeyond offers a secure income pathway that complements the market-leading performance of its trading and optimisation suite.