JICA appoints new chief Representative of its India Office
ECONOMY & POLICY

JICA appoints new chief Representative of its India Office

Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) said it has appointed Takuro Takeuchi as the new Chief Representative of its India Office, effective from 23 September 2024. Takeuchi has taken over from Mr. SAITO Mitsunori, who concluded his tenure with JICA India after three years and one month of service.

“India is an incredibly dynamic place to work, with unmatched potential for global growth. At the same time, it presents some of the world’s most complex challenges. I am deeply honoured to work in India and lead JICA's operations at such an exciting time,” said Takuro Takeuchi.

Speaking on the partnership with Indian he said, “Our partnerships with Indian institutions have been pivotal in addressing development challenges and fostering sustainable growth. I look forward to working with the talented and dedicated team at JICA India to deepen the India-Japan collaboration and contribute to a more secure and sustainable future."

Takeuchi joins JICA with extensive expertise spanning more than 27 years, during which he has occupied important leadership positions in a variety of departments. According to a press release, he most recently held the position of Senior Director of the General Affairs Division of the General Affairs Department, where he was crucial in creating JICA's institutional strategy and management.

In addition, he has held positions as the Director of Human Resources and South Asia Division 4, which is in charge of operations in Bangladesh and Nepal, as well as the Senior Director of South Asia Division 1, which is in charge of India.

Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) said it has appointed Takuro Takeuchi as the new Chief Representative of its India Office, effective from 23 September 2024. Takeuchi has taken over from Mr. SAITO Mitsunori, who concluded his tenure with JICA India after three years and one month of service. “India is an incredibly dynamic place to work, with unmatched potential for global growth. At the same time, it presents some of the world’s most complex challenges. I am deeply honoured to work in India and lead JICA's operations at such an exciting time,” said Takuro Takeuchi. Speaking on the partnership with Indian he said, “Our partnerships with Indian institutions have been pivotal in addressing development challenges and fostering sustainable growth. I look forward to working with the talented and dedicated team at JICA India to deepen the India-Japan collaboration and contribute to a more secure and sustainable future. Takeuchi joins JICA with extensive expertise spanning more than 27 years, during which he has occupied important leadership positions in a variety of departments. According to a press release, he most recently held the position of Senior Director of the General Affairs Division of the General Affairs Department, where he was crucial in creating JICA's institutional strategy and management. In addition, he has held positions as the Director of Human Resources and South Asia Division 4, which is in charge of operations in Bangladesh and Nepal, as well as the Senior Director of South Asia Division 1, which is in charge of India.

Related Stories

Gold Stories

Next Story
Resources

Schindler named among Forbes’ World’s Best Employers 2026

Schindler has been named among Forbes’ World’s Best Employers 2026, a global ranking recognising companies for their workplace environments.Compiled by Forbes in partnership with Statista, the ranking is based on independent employee feedback, including whether employees would recommend their organisation to friends and family.The company said the recognition reflected its focus on creating a workplace where employees can develop their expertise and build careers. ..

Next Story
Infrastructure Urban

India needs an export-execution mindset: Vishesh Jain

Interview with Vishesh Jain, Founder & CEO, EximpleWhat gaps in India’s global trade ecosystem led you to build Eximple, and what problem did you see businesses struggling with most?Eximple came out of a problem that all three founders had seen from different choke points in the trade ecosystem. India has millions of MSMEs and manufacturers, and many of them can make products that are genuinely competitive on quality. Yet only a small fraction is able to build meaningful international businesses. In our experience, the gap is usually not manufacturing capability; it is the ability to exe..

Next Story
Building Material

Nuvoco reports 13.5% revenue growth in Q2 FY27

Nuvoco Vistas Corp. Ltd. reported consolidated revenue of Rs 27.9 billion for Q2 FY27, up 13.5% year on year. Cement sales volume rose 9% to 4.7 million tonnes (MMT), while EBITDA increased 11% to Rs 4.11 billion.The company said it began its cement operations in 2014 with a 2.3 MMT per annum (MMTPA) operation at Nimbol. It now aims to reach 35 MMTPA of cement capacity by FY28, nearly 15 times its initial capacity. Its portfolio spans cement, ready-mix concrete and modern building materials.On sustainability and cost efficiency, Nuvoco partnered with CleanMax for a 46.4 MW wind-solar hybrid re..

Advertisement

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Get daily newsletters around different themes from Construction world.

STAY CONNECTED

Advertisement

SPECIAL OFFER
QR Code