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"I saw a tremendous opportunity for me to contribute and make a difference."
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Vice President – IT Infrastructure |
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 Location: Singapore
Studied: BSc (Information Science), MBA
Where: Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand and University of Chicago, USA
Joined Shell: September 2003
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Why did you decide to work for Shell? |
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I was really excited to be headhunted by Shell. They were going through a time of change, specifically in the IT area, and I saw a tremendous opportunity for me to contribute and make a difference.
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Where did you come from (What is your background/experience?) |
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I was born in Malaysia, but left when I was 17 years old. I've spent most of my professional years outside of Malaysia - in New Zealand, Australia, USA, Brunei, Japan and Singapore. I moved to Singapore in 1996 and have remained there ever since with my family. As an IT professional, I have worked in a variety of different sectors. I spent the early part of my career in the banking industry then worked with various other multinationals before joining Shell.
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Have you received any training at Shell? |
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Yes, Shell offers a rich source of training and I have found it especially useful at the senior levels. I've participated in an individualised Extended Leadership Programme assessment and also took part in the SEG Leadership Development programme.
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Have you travelled to other countries/regions within your role? |
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Aeroplanes are my normal office environment! I'm forever getting on and off of flights and have travelled to all regions with the exception of Latin America.
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What do you like most about the job? |
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There's never a dull moment. In the pursuit of 'top quartile price performance', there is a constant pressure to stay competitive and that's both challenging and exhilarating at the same time. Also, with Shell's strong sense of culture, I find attempting to understand how its entire human ecosystem works together fascinating.
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