Joined Hanwa Co., Ltd. in 2024, Gakuto is responsible for sales to power plants and electric utilities, as well as procurement of palm kernel shells (PKS).

Manages the sourcing and supply of over 1.4 million tons of PKS annually, procuring from diverse origins including Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand.

Working closely with more than 15 suppliers, he plays a key role in supporting and expanding Hanwa’s PKS business and contributing to the development of sustainable biomass fuel supply chains in Asia.