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Directors
Tsutomu (Tom) Kunomura
MANAGING DIRECTOR (IA)
Tsutomu (Tom) Kunomura
MANAGING DIRECTOR (IA)
What are the best things about Idemitsu people?
Idemitsu employees value an open, flat, and agile corporate culture that seeks to achieve our company's mission and help each employee grow.
What advice would you give to an Idemitsu person on their first day?
Our mission is to achieve a stable energy supply and, at the same time, protect the global environment for the benefit of society now and into the future. That is a challenging but rewarding job and by working together we can achieve this!
TAKAHIRO (TAKA) SUZUKI
Executive Director (IA)
TAKAHIRO (TAKA) SUZUKI
Executive Director (IA)
What are the best things about Idemitsu people?
Our people are cheerful, positive and honest. Idemitsu has been committed to being "responsible change-makers" regarding support of our people, their daily lives and protecting the global environment. I am proud to work with like-minded people for such a company.
What advice would you give to an Idemitsu person on their first day?
Everyone welcomes you like a warm family. We all work together as a team to achieve our big goals.
NOBUYUKI (BILLY) OKAMURA
DEPUTY MANAGING DIRECTOR
NOBUYUKI (BILLY) OKAMURA
DEPUTY MANAGING DIRECTOR
What are the best things about Idemitsu people?
Everyone here encourages and supports each other to grow.
What advice would you give to an Idemitsu person on their first day?
Enjoy Idemitsu’s unique ‘family-like’ culture. You can feel at home and someone is always around when you are in need of support.
“Idemitsu employees value an open, flat, and agile corporate culture that seeks to achieve our company’s mission and help each employee grow.”
Tsutomu (Tom) Kunomura, Managing Director (IA)
Executive Team
Steve Kovac
Chief Executive Officer
Steve Kovac
Chief Executive Officer
What are the best things about Idemitsu people?
They’re open and honest – what you see is what you get. They are friendly and support their work mates to achieve their goals and those of the business. They are driven to do the best they can in their role, with a focus on the overall strategy of Idemitsu.
What advice would you give to an Idemitsu person on their first day?
Working at Idemitsu is not like working at other mining companies in Australia – be prepared to embrace the unique fusion of Japanese and Australian culture in the business. Take the opportunity to engage with and get to know your new colleagues as they will be your biggest support. If you make values-based decisions and always try to do the right thing, you will be successful at Idemitsu.
Marc Palmer
Chief Financial Officer
Marc Palmer
Chief Financial Officer
What are the best things about Idemitsu people?
In my experience, the people that thrive at Idemitsu have two main traits: they always do their best and they always do the right thing. Idemitsu people enjoy working for an organisation that aligns with their own personal values and gives them a sense of purpose.
What advice would you give to an Idemitsu person on their first day?
Smile, be open to new ways of working and be prepared to collaborate!
Shane Wright
Executive General Manager – Operations & Development
Shane Wright
Executive General Manager – Operations & Development
What are the best things about Idemitsu people?
The diversity of skill sets, experience and knowledge that everyone brings to the business. Nobody is pigeon-holed in their roles, as each person has an opportunity to use their strengths to assist in contributing towards the overall business objectives.
What advice would you give to an Idemitsu person on their first day?
Be yourself, get involved and if you see potential for improvement, speak up and you will be listened to.
“Everyone here encourages and supports each other to grow.”
Nobuyuki (Billy) Okamura, Deputy Managing Director (IA)