Katsutoshi Hirooka

Katsutoshi Hirooka currently serves as a Senior Manager in the LNG Marketing & Procurement Office at Japan Petroleum Exploration Co., Ltd, a position held since June 2022. Prior experience includes roles as Commercial Manager for LNG Marketing at ExxonMobil, and Project Coordinator at Sakhalin Oil and Gas Development Company and Japan Petroleum Exploration Co., Ltd. Over the years, Katsutoshi has gained extensive expertise in LNG procurement, negotiation, inventory management, and business development across various regions, including Southeast Asia and the UK North Sea. Educational background includes a degree from International Christian University, completed in 2011.