Tony Wenas
Tony Wenas is one of Indonesia’s most accomplished corporate leaders and legal professionals with over three decades of leadership across Indonesia’s energy, natural resources, and industrial sectors. Known for his strategic foresight and governance integrity, Tony has played a leading role in advancing Indonesia’s strategic industrial growth, bridging law, business, and national development priorities.
Professional summary
As President Director of PT Freeport Indonesia since 2018, Tony has led one of the world’s most respected mining companies in maintaining global benchmarks in safety, environmental management, and operational excellence. He has worked closely with both government and international partners to ensure long-term investment confidence, commercial stability, and responsible resource development within one of Indonesia’s most critical sectors.
Tony’s unique background combines a legal foundation with extensive experience in corporate restructuring, stakeholder management, and cross sector collaboration. Prior to his tenure at Freeport Indonesia, he held senior positions in PT Riau Andalan Pulp and Paper, PT Berkat Resources Indonesia, Intrepid Mines Limited, PT Riau Andalan Pulp and Paper, PT Vale Indonesia Tbk. His experience spans law, public policy, corporate affairs, and sustainability.
At Corra Legal, Tony brings this perspective to clients navigating Indonesia’s complex regulatory and investment environment. His experience enables foreign investors and multinational corporations to understand local priorities, build trusted partnerships with Indonesian stakeholders, and structure projects that balance commercial objectives with sustainable national outcomes.
Select Career Highlights
PT Freeport Indonesia
President Director (December 2018 – present)
Oversees one of the world’s largest copper and gold mining operations. Leads regulatory engagement, smelter obligations, and the post-divestment transition with the Government of Indonesia.
PT Freeport Indonesia
Executive Vice President & Director (March 2017 December 2018)
PT Riau Andalan Pulp and Paper
President Director (February 2015 – February 2017)
PT Berkat Resources Indonesia
President Director (May 2014 – 2015)
Intrepid Mines Limited
Country Head and Executive General Manager (2012– May 2014)
PT Riau Andalan Pulp and Paper
President Commissioner (September 2011 – August 2012)
PT Vale Indonesia Tbk
President & CEO (May 2010 – September 2011)
PT Freeport Indonesia
Executive Vice President & Director (June 2001 February 2010)
Organizational Experience
Indonesian Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KADIN)
Vice Chairman for Downstreaming Sector (August 2024-present)
Vice Chairman for Investment (August 2021 – 2024)
Chairman of the European Committee (2015 – 2021)
Chairman for Coordination of the Association for Forestry, Plantation, Aquaculture (2012–2015)
Chairman of the Australian Bilateral Committee (2012–2015)
Chairman of the South America Committee (2011 – 2015)
Vice Chairman of the South Korea Committee (2010 – 2012)
Indonesian Mining Association (IMA)
Secretary General (2015 – present)
Vice Chairman (2010 – 2015)
Indonesia Business Council for Sustainable Development (IBCSD)
Chairman (2015 – 2019)
Board Member (2018 - present)
The Nature Conservancy
Board of Advisors (January 2014 – present)
Association of Indonesian Mining Professionals (PERHAPI)
Board of Advisors (2017 – present)
Education
Sarjana Hukum (Business Law)
University of Indonesia, 1985
Executive Program
MIT Sloan School of Management, 2010
Expertise & Leadership Focus
- Board governance, ESG, and regulatory strategy
- Stakeholder relations and public sector engagement
- Business law and international investment frameworks