Speaker biography

Mr. Suzuki joined Daikyo Oil in 1985. Following an appointment as General Manager of Secretariat for Cosmo Oil in 2010, he served as Executive Officer, General Manager of Human Resource and General Affairs Dept in 2016, Executive Officer in 2018, and Representative Director, Senior Executive Officer in 2020 for Cosmo Energy Holdings. He has been assigned his current position as Representative Director, President, CEO for Cosmo Oil since April 2021. He also works as Vice President for Petroleum Association of Japan(PAJ) since 2021. He graduated Faculty of Science and Engineering, Aoyama Gakuin University.

Speaker biography

July 2021: Current Position
May 2020: General Manager, Agency for Small and Medium Enterprises, ANRE/METI
April 2018: Executive Vice President, JOGMEC (Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation)
July 2017: Deputy Director-General, Natural Resources and Fuel Department, ANRE/METI
July 2015: Director, Oil and Natural Gas Division, ANRE/METI
August 2012: Director for Industrial Research, London Office, JETRO (Japan External Trade Organization)
April 2009: Director, Energy Strategy Office, ANRE/METI

April 2006:
Director General, Economy, Commerce and Tourism Department, Miyagi Prefectural Government
Since 1992, Worked in METI in the area of international trade policy, new business & SME promotion, international energy cooperation and the Cabinet Office in charge of government financial institutions reform.

Moderator biography

Mr. Tsuyoshi Nakai Joined the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) in 1976. He directed policy making in various fields, such as industry, trade, energy, small enterprises and high technology. He was appointed Chief Representative for China, the New Energy and Industrial Technology Organization (NEDO) Beijing office (1995-1998) and Director General of Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) Paris, for European and Maghreb affairs (2003-2008).
He was Corporate Vice President of Fuji Heavy Industries (SUBARU) for overseas marketing, external relations and legal affairs (2011-2014) and President of Tokyo Kiwanis Club (2020-2021). He is presently CEO of JCCP from July, 2014.
He graduated Keio University (Economics) in 1976 and studied at the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy in Boston (M.A.) in 1982. He was also a Visiting Professor for Management of INSEAD (France). He was awarded the French “L' Ordre National du Merite”. In 2017, he received ABLF Award presented by H.H. Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, Minister of Culture and Knowledge Development, UAE.

Speaker biography

2017-present (Ministry of Energy):
General Director of Refined Products and Distribution (Oil and Gas Sector).

2016-2017 (Ministry of Energy, Industry, and Mineral Resources):
The Office of the Minister (Ministry of Energy, Industry, and Mineral resources) as a consultant and portfolio manager. Managing the Board of Director files of the Saudi Industrial Development Fund (SIDF), the Industrial Clusters (IC) and the Saudi Export Development Authority.

2010-2016 (Saudi Aramco):
Manufacturing and Planning Unit supervisor, and later as the Engineering Superintendent.
In 2012 was assigned the position of Planning & Performance Manager for Saudi Aramco Refining & NGL Business Line.

2008-2010 (ExxonMobil):
ExxonMobil Baytown Refinery in Texas, process engineer for the Lubes and VGO Hydrotreating plants.

2007-2008 (Saudi Aramco):
Riyadh Refinery Engineering Business and Study Group.

2000-2007 (Saudi Aramco):
Riyadh Process Engineer (Hydrocracking).

Speaker biography

Ministry of Oil/Director General of Maysan Oil Company
Deputy to the Iraqi Parliament (Chairman of the Parliamentary Energy Committee, third session)
Ministry of Oil / Director General of the Economic Directorate.
Ministry of Oil / Director General of Training and Development Directorate.
Ministry of Oil/General Supervisor of the Arab Oil Institute.
Ministry of Oil / Director General of the Petroleum Contracts and Licensing Directorate.
Currently, the Ministry of Oil/Deputy Minister for Distribution Affairs

Speaker biography

Al Muthir has about 15 years of professional experience in various executive roles and a total of 27 years in Energy globally. He has led a number of organization transformations in his career and specializes on focusing on improving operational and financial performance and driving digital and technology development programs.

Al Muthir joined OQ in September 2020 and is currently the Chief Executive Strategy and Transformation, he was tasked by the Group CEO to develop the group strategy and transformation program providing the pathway for a financially and operationally robust OQ.

He holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering from the University of Glamorgan in the UK, attended an INSEAD Leadership Development course, and was awarded the Great Manager Award for senior leadership by The Economic Times of India in 2019.

Speaker biography

Dr. Vahidreza Zeydifard started his studies in mechanical engineering (B.S) and finished with a doctorate (PhD) in strategic management. Most of his activities in the past 30 years are related to the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) as a mechanical and pipeline expert, and also the head of planning management and board member of Iran Gas Transmission Company. He has worked as the general director of passive defense and crisis management for Ministry of Oil as well. In his career, he has also been as a national selected manager and once as a top selected manager for the ministry of oil.
Dr. Zeydifard has been appointed as the deputy minister of oil in Engineering, Research and Technology since 2021. He is also the main member and chairman of the board of directors of Iran Fuel conservation Company.

Speaker biography

Dr. Fesharaki received his Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Surrey in England and then completed a Visiting Fellowship at Harvard University’s Center for Middle Eastern Studies. He is the recipient of the 2016 Adelman-Frankel Award from the US Association for Energy Economics (USAEE) for his unique and innovative contributions to the field of energy economics. In March 2017, Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) appointed him as a Director of the Dubai Mercantile Exchange Limited (DME). Since 2008 he has been appointed to the National Petroleum Council and most recently re-appointed by the current US Secretary of Energy, Jennifer Granholm.

Chairperson biography

Mr. Sakai joined Cosmo Oil in 1993. After assigned as General Manager of Project for Abu Dhabi Oil in 2018, he served as General Manager of Corporate Planning Dept. in 2020, and Executive Officer, General Manager of Corporate Planning Dept. in 2021 for Cosmo Energy Holdings. He has been assigned his current position as Director, Executive Officer for Cosmo Oil since April 2023. He also works as Councilor for JCCP, Executive Committee Member for Petroleum Association of Japan (PJA), and Director for Research Association of Refinery Integration for Group-Operation (RING). He graduated Faculty of Engineering, Kyushu University.

Speaker biography

Dr. Prahoro Nurtjahyo joined the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources in 2016 as the Senior Advisor to the Minister for Investment and Development of Infrastructure. Since 2020, he is assigned as the Head of Human Resource Development Agency in the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources. Prahoro has a vast experience in the energy sector, one of which as the Vice President and COO of Petroneering in Houston, Texas, USA between the years of 2013 to 2016. Education-wise, Prahoro received both his Masters and Doctoral degree from Texas A&M University, USA, while his graduate degree was undertaken at Institut Teknologi Sepuluh November, Indonesia.
As Indonesia begins its G20 Presidency in 2022 and the addition of his valuable experience in the energy sector, Prahoro is appointed as Co-chair of the Energy Transition Working Group (ETWG), which focuses on energy security, access and efficiency, and the transition to low-carbon energy systems, as well as investment and innovation in cleaner and more efficient technologies. Additionally, he is also a great father, husband, brother, farmer and friend.

Speaker biography

Strategic direction for Saudi Aramco’s efforts to build its professional and industrial workforce and grow talent capacity in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Prior to his current role, Mr. Al-Murshed served in leadership and senior advisory capacities in a broad set of roles including: Director of New Business Development Special Projects (2019), CEO of Wisayah Investment Management Company (2017-2018), Leader of the Program Office of the National Industrial Development & Logistics Program (NIDLP) of Vision 2030 (2017), Advisor to the Minister of Energy, Industry & Minerals and Director of the Strategy Development & Advisory Department (2016-2017), Director of the Business Intelligence Solutions Department (2014-2016), Director of Business Process Streamlining (2012-2014), Director of Organization Consulting Department (2011-2012), Head of Management Consulting Division (2008-2011).

Speaker biography

Worked in oil and gas industry over 25 years. Technical experience from projects execution to office base. The last 15 years my work was focused on human resources and human capital. plan and align HR areas along with challenges faced. Nowadays, Digital HR is the focus with new approach to synchronize functions with new technology.

Speaker biography

Farehana Hanapiah is the Senior Vice President of Group Human Resource Management at PETRONAS and possesses an extensive 33-year career within the company.

She has made significant contributions in streamlining enterprise risk management, strategic portfolio management, and economic evaluation methods for businesses or projects for portfolio optimisation. At Human Resource, she revamped the learning and development approach, introduced digital learning and enhanced leadership development programmes, and reformed the human capital management operating model to address PETRONAS’ growth strategy. Today, she led and steered the PETRONAS’ talent strategy in fortifying core capabilities whilst embedding new competencies for the energy transition via Capability Lab.

She is a commissioner for the World Business Council for Sustainable Development’s (WBCSD) Business Commission to Tackle Inequality (BCTI). Farehana is also a Chartered Fellow of Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).

Speaker biography

Mr. Iwase joined Cosmo Oil in 1990. Following an appointment as General Manager of Corporate Social Responsibility Management Dept. for Cosmo Energy Holdings in 2018, he served as General Manager of Purchasing Dept. in 2020, and General Manager of Mechanical Reliability Dept. in 2022 for Cosmo Oil. He has been assigned his current position as Director, Executive Officer for Cosmo Oil since April 2023. He also works as Deputy-chairman of Risk Management Committee for Petroleum Association of Japan (PJA). He graduated Faculty of Science Division I, Tokyo University of Science.

Chairperson biography

Norimasa Matsuoka joined Chiyoda Corporation in 1985 and, in addition to two successful secondments to petrochemical plant construction sites in Saudi Arabia, has held senior management positions within the Group, including Business Development Division Director, Growth Strategy Division Director and Global Environment & Green Energy Business Operations Director.

Following his appointment as Senior Vice President / Frontier Business Division Director in April 2022, he is responsible for progressing new technology and business development in the hydrogen, carbon recycling, energy management, life science, and space fields.

Speaker biography

Dr. Phan Minh Quoc Binh is a member of Vietnam Oil and Gas Group (PetroVietnam). He has background in Chemical Engineering and Energy Economics and Planning. He has spent 24 years' experience working in the fields of refining, petrochemical, renewable energy, project economics, management, policy and education. He has served as Deputy General Director of Vietnam Petroleum Institute (VPI) since 2013 and Rector of PetroVietnam University (PVU) since 2016. Both VPI and PVU are subsidiaries of PetroVietnam in terms of Research & Development and Education units.

Speaker biography

Mr. Boonchoochauy holds the position of Senior Executive Vice President, Innovation and New Ventures at PTT Public Company Limited, Thailand's national energy company. As SEVP for New Business unit, he leads the formulation and execution of PTT's new business strategy in energy transition initiatives and investments in new business sectors including renewables, electric vehicles, life sciences, as well as digital and artificial intelligence, aiming to transform the company's portfolio and establish innovative industries to drive new S-Curve for Thailand.

Speaker biography

Satoshi Morikami joined Chiyoda Corporation in 1993 and experienced thirty years as a process engineer in petroleum refining, petrochemical and chemical plant from conceptual to details design. Capable of establishing process scheme and creating material/heat balance from scratch by using simulation tools for Japan domestic and worldwide refinery especially in Singapore.

Currently, he has responsible for overall management of technology development for de-carbonation processing as energy transition. Further he covers management to own Research and Development Center.

Speaker biography

Dr. Tobias Block is working for the eFuel Alliance as Head of Strategy and Content. In his leadership position he coordinates the political communication of more than 170 alliance members worldwide towards the European Union, in an effort to include eFuels in all major political regulations concerning renewable energy.

Speaker biography

Oki Muraza is the Senior Vice President, Research & Technology Innovation in Pertamina holding. He is the Deputy Co-Chair in B20 India 2023 for Taskforce of Energy, Climate Change & Resource Efficiency. Previously, He was the Policy Manager in B20 Indonesia 2022 in Taskforce of Energy, Sustainability & Climate. He was co-led in the Net Zero Strategy Taskforce and Chemical Business Taskforce within Pertamina.
Oki was one of the World’s top 2% influential Energy scientists worldwide by Stanford University in 2020. He has more than 20 years in the energy industry.

Speaker biography

Mr. Mohamed Al Musharfy is holding BCs in chemical engineering obtained from UAE University, he started his carrier in ADNOC Refining back in 2003 when he joined as planning and coordination analyst looking after short, mid and long term plans for ADNOC Refineries.
After that, Mr. Al Musharfy joined the business studies and development department at which he was initiating and managing business/development studies which are later converted to projects.
Currently Mr. Al Musharfy is the Vice President of ADNOC Refining Research Centre & Quality Control, he was amongst the first employees who moved to the Research Centre when it was established in 2012.
Being the Vice President of the research center and quality control, he is responsible for setting all R&D strategies, and managing all necessary studies that will turn to a promising projects in the future.
In addition to that, he is also responsible for assuring the highest quality of ADNOC refining products are being met in both local and global market.