Ryo Kobayashi has over 15 years of experience in international environment. His career started as Energy commodity trader/marketer where he gained extensive knowledge and experience in the dynamic oil and gas space, including two years in Singapore the physical commodity trading hub in Asia. After completing an MBA program at Oxford University, he moved to Houston, TX where he oversaw a natural gas and power trading arm of one of the major Japanese trading company. Soon after being assigned to Houston, he spearheaded the company’s business development efforts in low carbon energy space landing two investments in hydrogen technologies and played a key role in solidifying the company’s biofuel development.

Ryo Kobayashi will take lead in consulting service at Bentoak Solutions. He will develop high-quality business strategies and plans in energy transition, ensuring alignments with clients’ short/long term carbon neutrality goals.