Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Compressor International names new President and CEO

(WO) – Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Compressor International Corporation, a leader in the design and manufacturing of compressors, drive turbines, gear boxes and their control systems, has named Kazuhito Tojo as president and CEO. He succeeds Jun Fukuda, who will return as an advisor at MCO’s facility in Hiroshima, Japan.

Tojo’s leadership expertise brings a wealth of knowledge to the MCO-I Pearland Work’s facility as he demonstrates efforts to increase the North American turbomachinery footprint and enhance after-sales capabilities.

Tojo began his career with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd in 1996, working in a variety of manufacturing positions, including shop operations. He has provided growth for both MHI and MCO through a range of investment opportunities.

Tojo transferred as general manager to MCO-I’s Houston office in 2015 to build the process foundation for the Pearland facility. He then returned to Japan to manage the manufacturing department as deputy general manager, and later general manager of manufacturing at MCO Hiroshima. In 2021, Tojo transferred to Houston where he has served as Executive Vice President.