Presenter

  • M Hafis Sahak

    Hafis brings more than 23 years of multifaceted experience and currently leads the Education Strategy under Group Human Resource Management (GHRM) at PETRONAS. His career journey spans diverse strategic roles across PETRONAS’ Downstream and Corporate businesses, covering Business Strategy, Business Development, Change Management, Supply & Distribution, Digital Transformation, Commercial Excellence, and Business Improvement.  With six…

  • Dr. Marco Tieman

    Dr. Marco Tieman is the Co-Founder and CEO of HSC Alliance. HSC Alliance is an organisation, established in Malaysia, with the purpose to create an international halal supply chain network, harmonise halal supply chain protocols, and promote halal supply chain excellence. He is also the Founder and CEO of LBB International, supply chain consulting &…

  • Philip Roos

    With more than a decade of experience in the maritime and port industry, Philip Roos brings a rare combination of strategic vision and hands-on execution. He is not a traditional consultant; his career has taken him from boardrooms to quaysides, giving him a deep understanding of both the operational realities and strategic challenges of today’s…

  • Korné Walhout

    Korné is a renown and experienced Dutch civil engineer and founder of The Walhout Group. With a strong focus on innovative solutions for maritime infrastructure, the family-owned business has grown to an international organisation with an impressive track record.  Korné’s work has been honored with several awards, including the Dutch Pionering Award and the title…

  • Dr. Islam Abdelbary

    Dr. Islam Abdelbary is an Egyptian economist and Associate Professor of Transport Economics at the Arab Academy for Science and Technology. He currently serves as Head of Academic Departments and Vice Dean for Postgraduate Studies and Research at the College of International Transport and Logistics, alongside his role as Economic Consultant for the United Nations…

  • Sharishen Bin Redzuan Perpinder

    Sharishen Redzuan Perpinder is an accomplished Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) leader with over 21 years of diverse industry experience, currently serving as the General Manager and Head of the HSE Department at Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP). Known for his visionary approach to safety, operational excellence and digital innovation, Mr. Sharishen has redefined industry…

  • Mohd Nurrul Faiz bin Mohd Taib

    Mohd Nurrul Faiz bin Mohd Taib is a seasoned maritime professional currently serving as a Senior Marine Officer and Senior Assistant Director at the Malaysia Marine Department under the Ministry of Transport. With over 15 years of experience in the maritime sector, he brings a wealth of expertise in ship registration, maritime safety, international compliance,…

  • Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sandra Haddad

    Dr. Sandra Haddad is an Associate Professor in Marketing and Supply Chain Management. She is the Acting Dean of the College of International Transport and Logistics, Alalamein at the Arab Academy for Science, Technology, and Maritime Transport. She teaches Management, Principles of Marketing, International Marketing, Supply Chain Management, Global Supply Chain Management, Customer Relationship Management,…

  • Jason Veerasingam

    Jason Veerasingam, a distinguished director of Client Engagement at the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA), brings over 34 years of diverse experience in the Oil & Gas and Civil/Marine Infrastructure sectors. His extensive background spans international assignments in the UK and India, as well as various roles in Southeast Asia.  Mr. Veerasingam has worked across…