Maki Ikeda

Maki Ikeda currently serves as the Head of Innovation, Product Development at BHP since September 2023. Previously, Maki held various leadership roles at Baker Hughes from January 2014 to July 2023, including Energy Innovation Center Director, where responsibilities encompassed managing a $20M budget, spearheading digital transformation and energy transition initiatives, and leading technical due diligence on early-stage companies. Maki's expertise extends to senior managerial positions in corporate strategy and growth initiatives, and as a Senior Reservoir Engineer, optimizing production and asset value through innovative technology solutions. Maki's professional background also includes experience at Gaffney, Cline & Associates, and Schlumberger, focusing on reserves estimation, production forecasting, and improving operational efficiency. Educational credentials include a Master's in Petroleum Engineering from Stanford University and an MSc in Chemistry/Earth Sciences from École Polytechnique.