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.

Erol Asiyo
General Manager, Asia Pacific Lubricants Business Transformation Shell Eastern Petroleum Pte Ltd
Erol has worked in regional and global roles over the last 25+ years in Shell Downstream Lubricants. Erol and his team are responsible for sustainability, digital transformation, service development, route to market, and new business development in the Asia Pacific region.

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.

Hezlinn Fariss Idris
Chief Executive Officer Petronas Lubricants International Sdn Bhd
A qualified Chartered Accountant, Hezlinn joined PETRONAS in 2000 and has held various senior management roles within the PETRONAS Group. Currently, she is the MD and Group CEO of PETRONAS Lubricants International (PLI), a global lubricants manufacturing and marketing arm of PETRONAS, the national oil company of Malaysia.

Lim, Jing Wen
Business Development Specialist for Base Oils, APME Africa Chevron Singapore Pte Ltd
Jing Wen started her career in the pharmaceutical industry followed by eight years in Infineum. She joined Chevron Singapore in 2019 in the finished lubricants business unit before her current role as Business Development Specialist (Base Oil) for AP/Middle East/Africa.

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
Climate Change, TotalEnergies Marketing, APME Global Lubricant Operation TotalEnergies 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 Climate Change for the Global Lubricants Operations.

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.

Tabish Javed
Managing Director Pakistan Lubricants (Private) Ltd
Tabish is an experienced managing director with a demonstrated history of working in the oil and energy industry. He is skilled in Operations Management, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, Leadership, and Strategy.

Dr. T.C.S.M Gupta
Senior Vice President, Quality R&D and Technical Apar Industries Ltd
Dr. Gupta has a Ph.D. in Refining Chemistry from the Indian Institute of Petroleum, Dehradun, and boasts over three decades of expertise in lubricants, additives, quality assurance, manufacturing, product development, and technical support. Currently, he serves as the Senior Vice President of Quality, R&D, and Technical at Apar Industries Limited in Mumbai, India.

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.