Koji Sakatani takes over as Chief Executive Officer of Primetals Technologies on April 1, 2026, replacing retiring CEO Yoshiharu Ikeda. He also serves as interim Chief Financial Officer, replacing retiring CFO Andreas Weinhengst. Sakatani brings decades of experience from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, including a previous role as Head of Strategy at Primetals Technologies. His leadership agenda focuses on hydrogen-based steelmaking, direct reduction, electrification, and digital solutions to drive the metals industry's transition to lower carbon production.