MANAGING DIRECTOR (HN) & SYED AHMAD (SA), DIRECTOR AND PLANT GM, KANEKA MALAYSIA
"Top-level discussions within the group are centered on where the next expansions should come from. I strongly believe Malaysia fits the bill with one of the lowest production costs among our plants and strategic geographical positioning."
"As an association, we will continue with our various social and technological programs, but our foremost priority for the year is to continue our work in the regulatory arena."
PRESIDENT, ASOCIACIÓN NACIONAL DE FABRICANTES DE PRODUCTOS AROMÁTICOS (ANFPA)
"Recent trends have continued and people are more conscious about their wellbeing in a holistic way. These trends continue to provide opportunities in both flavors and fragrances."
"As a leading materials science company, we are prepared to respond quickly when the situation improves. With China finally reopening after COVID, there is a silver lining for spillover growth."
"In 2022, the industry experienced shortages, but these shortages benefited TCP. Our clients needed to look for different products, and we were able to help them find what they needed."
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, KUALA LUMPUR KEPONG BHD (KLK)
"Our vertical integrated model is important from a sustainability perspective; being able to provide end-to-end traceability is an indisputable advantage as many of our large customers like to ascertain the provenience of their products."
"Our current focus in the Valent Group Companies, is the acquisition and production of biorational pesticides and bio-stimulants that support the organic growth of our portfolio and be therefore aligned with Sumitomo Chemical sustainability goals"
The pre-release edition of Africa Energy 2024 comprises analysis based on over 80 interviews with ministers and leading executives from IOCs, NOCs, independents, associations, investors and service providers, to provide an in-depth and holistic view of sub-Saharan Africa’s ever-evolving energy sector.