From July 2018 to July 2020, Mr. Nishiyama Keita served as the Director-General of the Commerce and Information Policy Bureau at Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI).
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Born on January 11, 1963, there is no available information about his family members, birthplace, zodiac sign, or hobbies.
EDUCATION
No information is currently available regarding Nishiyama’s education, but updates are expected soon.
CAREER
Keita Nishiyama, the former Director-General of the Commerce and Information Policy Bureau at the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan, was responsible for overseeing METI policies in the information industry, covering areas such as information technology, cybersecurity, and the content industry.
Previously, he held concurrent positions as the General Manager of the Management Reform Support Office at the Nuclear Damage Compensation and Decommissioning Facilitation Corporation. Additionally, he served as the Director of Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) Holdings, where he addressed damage compensation and decommissioning policies resulting from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station accident following the Great East Japan Earthquake.
EXPERIENCE
In April 1985, started at the Ministry of International Trade and Industry, now known as the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. Held various roles, including Executive Managing Director at Innovation Network Corporation of Japan and Deputy Chief at TEPCO-NDF Liaison Office. Became Director and Executive Officer at Tokyo Electric Power Company in June 2015. Appointed Director-General at Commerce and Information Policy Bureau, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry in July 2018. Currently serving as Director of the Company since June 2023.
