Chubu Electric Power's new President Yasui Minoru (安井稔) indicated a policy of considering an external candidate to head its nuclear power division and said the company intends to establish a new structure by year-end. Against the backdrop of a management overhaul following data falsification at the Hamaoka Nuclear Power Station, the company said it is also considering an external appointment as it works to fill the chairperson position.
Following the data falsification issue at the Hamaoka Nuclear Power Station, Chubu Electric Power's new President Yasui Minoru (安井稔), who took office effective 1 October, clearly indicated that the company would review the structure of its nuclear power division. The company set out a policy of appointing an external candidate to head the new structure, with the goal of establishing it by year-end.
In an interview, President Yasui (安井稔) said, “We will change the head of the Nuclear Power Division from an internal candidate to an external candidate. We want to firmly establish the structure by year-end.” This indicated a policy of proceeding with the appointments by combining suitable internal and external candidates.
Regarding the currently vacant chairperson position, he indicated an intention to make an appointment as soon as possible, while also considering an external appointment. The company emphasized a policy of comprehensively considering suitable candidates from both inside and outside the company.
President Yasui (安井稔) is expected to hold an inaugural press conference on the afternoon of the 8th, where specific policies for rebuilding the management structure are expected to be announced. The personnel reforms are attracting attention as a move aimed at rebuilding the nuclear power division and restoring confidence in the reviews for restarting operations.