Tomoko Ichikawa

Tomoko Ichikawa is an experienced business development professional currently serving as the IELTS Country Manager and Head of Business Development for IDP Education Ltd since May 2019, focusing on expanding IDP IELTS in Japan through strategic partnerships and local business initiatives. Prior to this role, Tomoko held several positions at the Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) from March 2007 to April 2019, including Senior Business Development Manager and Trade Adviser. Previously, an Education Officer at the Australian Government Department of Education and a Sales Manager at Berlitz Corporation, Tomoko's educational background includes a Master's degree in Business with a focus on Public Relations and Marketing from Queensland University of Technology and a Bachelor's degree in Policy Studies with an emphasis on Asian Studies from Chuo University, complemented by an exchange program at Flinders University.