Russell Searancke
15 June 2015 02:55 GMT
Taureka is a PNG national who had a long career with Chevron prior to joining InterOil in 2013 as executive vice president for PNG.
He was elected to the InterOil board last week at the company's annual general meeting in New York.
Board appointment: Isikeli Taureka (far left) with other InterOil directors at the New York Stock Exchange on 12 June