KUCHING: Shell Malaysia has announced the appointment of Ivan Tan as the new chairman of Shell Malaysia effective from April 1.
The Sarawakian began his career with Shell in Miri back in 2001 and he will succeed Datuk Iain Lo who will retire from company service having served as chairman for eight years and after a distinguished career with Shell for 30 years.
Shell Malaysia said yesterday that Ivan will oversee all Shell Malaysia businesses.
“As chairman of Shell Malaysia, Tan will oversee all Shell Malaysia businesses in addition to his current role as senior vice president and managing director for Upstream Business in Malaysia.
“We would like to thank Lo for his contributions to Shell and we wish him well in his further endeavors,” said Shell Malaysia.
Tan’s early career comprised several Wells, Contracting and Procurement, and HSE assignments in Malaysia, the Netherlands, New Zealand and China.
“In 2016, Tan led the technical integration of the Shell and British Gas businesses in Australia before being appointed as chief operating officer for Arrow Energy, one of Shell’s joint ventures in the country.
“He was responsible for the end-to-end delivery of capacity development, projects, wells, asset management and energy markets for Arrow’s business in the natural gas industry. He was also the co-chair and president of Queensland Natural Gas Exploration and the Production Industry Safety Forum,” it stated.
It also disclosed that Tan returned to Malaysia in February 2020 to take up his current role in the Upstream Business.
“Ivan Tan has led the ongoing transformation of the Upstream Business in Malaysia to become more stream-lined and competitive in order to thrive through the energy transition.
“He holds a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering from Imperial College and an MBA from Manchester Business School,” it added.
Meanwhile, Royal Dutch Shell Upstream director Wael Sawan has thanked Lo for his distinguished career with Shell and welcomed Tan into his new role.
“We would like to thank Iain Lo for his leadership, experience and commitment over his distinguished career with Shell.
“We welcome Ivan Tan into the role of country chairman for Malaysia. He is known for his strong business acumen and track record in safety and operational leadership.
“I am confident that he will drive further opportunities in Malaysia in line with our global strategy and to support Malaysia with its energy transition,” Sawan said.
