Tomoaki Imai (Tom) is COO of MiRESSO Co., Ltd., specialising in beryllium production. Beryllium, a critical metal for fusion reactors, is gaining attention across fusion, fission, and metal industries. MiRESSO’s proprietary technology enables refining at lower temperatures, offering technical and economic advantages. Tom oversees financing, business strategy, supply chain development, sales, and talent acquisition. With over 10 years of global experience in natural resources and energy, he has been involved in investment, M&A, and supply chain businesses across LNG, LPG, crude oil, and electricity.