Javier Cavada is President and Chief Executive Officer of Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), Mitsubishi Power.

Dr. Cavada’s mission is to drive Mitsubishi Power's expansion and build pathways to decarbonization for new and existing customers. Deploying Mitsubishi's range of in-house technologies, Mitsubishi Power is committed to futureproofing existing power infrastructure to accelerate the evolution of hydrogen ecosystems powered by renewables.

With more than 20 years of global experience in the energy sector, Dr. Cavada has led companies through all phases of corporate development and growth. Before joining Mitsubishi Power, he was President and CEO of Highview Power, a developer and leader in long duration energy storage. Prior to that, he spent 17 years with Wärtsilä Corporation serving as President of the energy division and member of the executive board, driving the organization towards its vision of a 100% renewables-powered world. 

Dr. Cavada received his doctorate Cum Laude (with highest honors) in Industrial Engineering from the University of Cantabria, Spain in 2012, where he held a professorship at the School of Industrial Engineering and Telecommunications, and was recognized as Distinguished Alumnus in 2015, joining a group of 20 distinguished alumni along the 50 years of history of the University.     

Dr. Cavada is a renowned and award-winning leader who successfully drives large companies forward in the energy transition.