CHIGUSA Naoki

CEO, World Association of Nuclear Operators (WANO)

Dr Naoki Chigusa took up his position as WANO CEO on 1 January 2023. Prior to this, he worked as Director General at WANO Tokyo Centre from July 2014.

Having started his career in 1982 at the Kansai Electric Power Company, Dr Chigusa has more than 40 years of experience in nuclear operations, maintenance and engineering. He has worked at the Ohi and Mihama nuclear power plants, in the Kansai corporate office and has served as Director Nuclear Technology and Executive Officer.

Dr Chigusa has served as an Expert Member on the Nuclear Safety Commission of Japan. He is currently an Invited Professor at Osaka University.

Dr Chigusa also has a Ph.D. in nuclear engineering from University of Tokyo, and a master’s degree and a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Kyoto University.