Ichthys Project

Seiya Ito arrived in Australia in November 2008 to assume the role of Managing Director Perth Office and INPEX Corporation Company Representative in Australia. His promotion to President Director, Australia followed in October 2010.

Seiya joined Indonesia Petroleum Ltd (INPEX) in 1977 following graduation from Waseda University’s Faculties of Law and Foreign Studies. He has remained with INPEX since this time, undertaking roles in various divisions including as Director/General Manager Corporate Planning & Management, Director/Assistant COO Corporate Strategy & Planning Unit, and Director/Deputy COO Oceania & Americas Business Division.

Following the restructure of INPEX Corporation in 2008, Seiya assumed leadership of the then newly-established Ichthys Project Division at INPEX Tokyo’s head office. He retains this position during his tenure in Australia.

In addition to his Australian and Ichthys Project roles, Seiya is a Director, Managing Executive Officer for INPEX Corporation.