Kei Ikegami is the Founder and CEO of Planet Savers, Japan’s first Direct Air Capture (DAC) startup, dedicated to combating climate change. He began his career at JICA, where he managed energy infrastructure development projects in the Middle East, before moving to SoftBank Robotics to lead global business development. A proven entrepreneur, Kei also founded and successfully exited a mission-driven education startup, demonstrating his ability to scale impactful ventures. This diverse experience in energy, global technology, and entrepreneurship uniquely positions him to lead this critical new industry. Kei holds an MBA from the University of Cambridge.