Mr Kato is Mitsui & Co, Ltd's nominated non independent director. Mr Kato started his business career in the iron ore division of Mitsui, where he gained experience relating to the mining industry, which became the backbone of his career at Mitsui. After completing two assignments in New York and attending MIT Sloan School of Management, Mr. Kato held positions in Mitsui's oil and gas divisions. In June 2020, Mr Kato retired from his position as a Counsellor to Mitsui. Mr Kato is a director of Obayashi Corporation, which is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. He is a member of the Risk Committee and the Safety, Health, Environment, Community & Sustainability Committee.
