
Corra Legal
Indonesia
Solicitors

Tony Wenas
- Social
Position
Senior Of Counsel
Career
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)
Personal
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.
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.