ALIA Council

We’re excited to introduce the ALIA Council for the 2022-2024 term, following their election during a virtual meeting on August 17, 2022. The Council welcomes eight new members, enhancing our leadership with fresh perspectives. At the helm is our new ALIA Chairperson, Charlotte Kehoe, Asia Pacific Technology Manager for bp Castrol. At bp Castrol, Charlotte leads a team dedicated to translating market insights into a competitive technology strategy. Charlotte has been Chair of ALIA’s Sustainability Subcommittee since its establishment in November 2021. 

Charlotte Kehoe

Technology Manager Asia Pacific BP Castrol Singapore Pte Ltd

Charlotte Kehoe is at the forefront of BP Singapore’s technology strategy, leading a dedicated team that serves the Asia Pacific region. Her role involves translating emerging market needs and future trends into a robust and competitive technology strategy.

Andy Notomuljo

Director of Sales & Marketing – APAC Master Chemical

Andy Notomuljo has carved a niche for himself in the metalworking fluids industry with over two decades of experience. Currently, he serves as the Director of Sales & Marketing for the Asia Pacific region, continuing his legacy of excellence and leadership.

Gagandeep Singh

GM Lubricants Business Transformation
Shell Lubricants Asia Pacific

Gagan is a seasoned sales and marketing professional with nearly two decades of experience in both B2B and B2C businesses. As general manager for business transformation in the APAC region, Gagan leads a team responsible for driving the regional agenda on digital transformation, key account business development, route-to-market, sustainability, pricing and new revenue streams. Gagan has particular expertise in fast-tracking growth in emerging markets and has worked in India, China, Indonesia and Singapore.

Bong Fadullon

President Phoenix Petroleum Philippines Inc.

In 2017, Bong joined Phoenix Petroleum, and within three years, ascended to its presidency. Under Bong’s leadership, Phoenix not only transformed into the Philippines’ fastest-growing independent oil company, ranking third in the industry, but also expanded its horizons.

Khalid Latiff

Regional Managing Director Asia
PETRONAS Lubricants International

As PETRONAS Lubricants International (PLI) Regional Managing Director for Asia, Khalid spearheads commercial business and operations to ensure profitability in PETRONAS’ Asia growth strategy. Khalid actively pursues lubricants market opportunities in Asia, conducting market analysis, competitor assessments and driving new product/service development. Before his April 2023 appointment, Khalid served as head of corporate strategy and communications at ENGEN Petroleum Limited from January 2019 and head of lubricants business in Africa from July 2020.

Kwok, Yew Meng

Global Marketing & Technical Services Manager Gulf Oil Marine Limited

Yew Meng has been in the oil and gas industry for more than 25 years, mostly in fuels retail, project planning, refining projects and in the last few years in marine lubricants. He is currently working on lubricant technology issues relating to sustainability and is actively engaged in the energy transition in the marine industry.

Dr. Jeng Shiang Tsaih

President Patech Fine Chemical Co., Ltd

Dr. Jeng Shiang Tsaih stands at the forefront of innovative chemical synthesis and manufacturing in Taiwan. He has over three decades of experience in research, manufacturing, and sales in the synthetic lubricants sector. Under his leadership, Patech has been unwavering in its commitment to high-performance lubricant solutions with a focus on environmental sustainability.

M. Mukul Hossain

Chief Executive Officer MJL Bangladesh Ltd

Mukul joined MJL Bangladesh PLC as Chief Engineer in 1998, and has been working in various senior leadership roles, including the last eight years as CEO. MJL is the Alliance Partner of ExxonMobil and  an Authorized  Mobil Lubricants Sole Distributor in Bangladesh.

Tan, Pai Kok

Project Consultant
TotalEnergies Marketing Asia Pacific & Middle East Pte Ltd, Singapore

Pai Kok has been a dedicated member of the TotalEnergies team since 1996. With over three decades in the lubricants industry, he has amassed extensive experience spanning both business and supply chain sectors. For the past decade, he has held senior management positions at TotalEnergies. Currently, he is in charge of Projects for the APME zone.

Dr. Wan Seop Kwon

General Manager, Global tech Solutions SK Lubricants Co. Ltd

Dr. Wan joined SK in 1996. After working in lubricant R&D for more than 20 years, he moved to SK Lubricants HQ as General Manager for Global Tech Solutions. He has demonstrated competency in R&D, including OEM product development and technical services for both finished lubricants and lubricating base oils.

Dr. Wong Min Hao

Base Oil Lead Business Development Specialist – AP and AMEP, Chevron

Dr. Wong Min Hao is currently Base Oil Lead Business Development Specialist – AP and AMEP of Chevron based in Singapore. He previously worked in Chevron Oronite for 10 years as Account Manager, Market Manager and including a stint in Chevron Oronite Technology Japan as Product Qualification Engineer. Before joining Chevron Oronite, he worked for Kaneka Japan Corporation as a polymer scientist.
He graduated in 2013 with a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering and M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University. He received his B. Appl. Sci. from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.