Makibi Takagi
About Makibi Takagi
Makibi Takagi serves as the Vice President of Project Management at BayWa r.e. Americas, bringing extensive experience in managing complex projects within the renewable energy sector. With a strong educational background in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA, Takagi has held various project management roles across multiple companies since 2008.
Work at BayWa
Makibi Takagi serves as the Vice President of Project Management at BayWa r.e. Americas, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he oversees project management operations, focusing on renewable energy initiatives. His leadership is instrumental in guiding complex projects from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with the company's strategic goals.
Education and Expertise
Makibi Takagi holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from The Johns Hopkins University, where he studied from 2004 to 2008. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from UCLA Anderson School of Management, completing the program from 2015 to 2017. His academic background supports his expertise in renewable energy project development and late-stage project execution.
Background
Makibi Takagi has a diverse professional background, with extensive experience in project management roles across various companies in the energy sector. He has worked in both the East Coast and West Coast of the United States, providing him with a broad geographical perspective. His career includes significant positions at Cypress Creek Renewables, Avantus, and Pacific Gas & Electric Company, among others.
Previous Roles and Experience
Before joining BayWa, Makibi Takagi held several key positions in the energy industry. He was the Lead Developer/EPC Project Manager at Cypress Creek Renewables from 2017 to 2020. He also served as Director of Pre-Construction at Avantus from 2021 to 2023. His earlier roles include Senior Gas Distribution Engineer at Pacific Gas & Electric Company and Senior Project Development Manager at Bloom Energy.
Achievements in Project Management
Throughout his career, Makibi Takagi has demonstrated a strong ability to manage complex projects effectively. His roles have involved overseeing project execution and development in the renewable energy sector, showcasing his skills in project management. His contributions have been pivotal in advancing various initiatives within the companies he has worked for.