Shell Malaysia appoints Amir Hamzah as new MD of Shell MDS
KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 11): Shell Malaysia today announced the appointment of Amir Hamzah Abu Bakar as the new managing director (MD) and general manager manufacturing of Shell MDS (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd, effective Oct 1, 2020.
In a statement today, the group said Amir will be responsible for managing and leading gas-to-liquids (GTL) manufacturing, marketing, sales and overall operational and financial performance of Shell MDS.
Shell MDS is the world’s first commercial GTL plant located in Bintulu, Sarawak.
The group said Amir will be based in Bintulu and will be leading the manufacturing and commercial teams of more than 450 people to produce and market high quality GTL specialties, as well as wax products under the brand name of SARAWAX, to customers and distributors in more than 50 countries.
“Prior to joining Shell in 2009, Amir spent almost two decades of his career in petrochemical, polymers and chemicals manufacturing in Malaysia, Indonesia and Australia. In Shell, he helmed several leadership roles inclusive of site production manager for Shell Jurong Island, Singapore; and managing director and general manager for Shell Refining Company Bhd in Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan,” said Shell.
According to Shell, Amir was appointed as asset manager for one of Shell’s non-operated ventures in Sakhalin, Russia in January 2017.
During his tenure, the asset received Shell Integrated Gas Best Asset of the Year for outstanding overall asset performance.
Chairman of Shell Malaysia Datuk lain Lo commented: “We are happy to have our very own talent, known for his strong operational leadership leading our GTL business.
“Amir has been instrumental and has contributed towards a stronger and more sustainable operational capability and asset performance, in his previous role. I am confident that he will further drive our Shell MDS plant in bringing value for our customers and for Shell,” he added.
Edited by Lam Jian Wyn
Among many Oil Majors and PSC Operators, Shell is the best and contributed to the development of the Malaysian Oil & Gas Industry. I personally experience when participated in Shell's tender/bidding. Unfortunately, ONLINE bidding really killing us.
Can he change the direction of Shell in Malaysia? Nowadays, Shell started to return back many marginal fields back to PETRONAS. I am hoping Shell will work together with PETRONAS on Decommissioning and include the scope in the PSC terms.
We need projects.