Syed Saggaf currently heads the Energy Industries Council’s (EIC) activities across the Asia Pacific region from the organisation’s Kuala Lumpur office. In this strategic role, he supports EIC members and strengthens the Council’s presence and influence across one of the world’s most vital and dynamic energy markets.
He previously served as the Chief Executive Officer of the Oil and Gas Division at Shapadu Group, where he oversaw operations across both upstream and downstream sectors, including the management of marine assets. He was also the Executive Director of Shapadu CR Asia Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary focused on downstream maintenance and turnaround services.
He got his early education in English College, Johor Bahru and Sekolah Menengah Sains Muar, Johor. Subsequently, he graduated from Universiti Tenaga Nasional in 2002 with Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering (Hons). Upon graduation, he started his career as Mechanical / Piping Engineer with Haven Engineering and continued his career with stints at Ramunia Fabricators Sdn Bhd in 2004, and Coral Intoil Sdn Bhd in 2008.
Throughout his career, he has consistently demonstrated unparalleled leadership and management excellence, supported by superior communication and interpersonal skills that have propelled his career forward. He was the driving force behind securing Contracts worth RM 2b and spearheading the strategic diversification of the company’s portfolio. Moreover, he played a critical role in attracting high-value investors and launching the SCRA with a modest paid-up capital of RM100K successfully scaling its value to an impressive RM50 million.
Currently, he serves as the President of the Malaysian Oil, Gas & Energy Services Council (MOGSC) where he plays an important role in engagements with industry stakeholders and players with the objective of creating a sustainable energy ecosystem in Malaysia. He is also currently appointed as Director of Shapadu Energy Sdn Bhd and Shapadu CR Asia Sdn Bhd, maintaining an active leadership presence in the industry.
In addition to his executive roles, he also served as the Ambassador of UNITEN, Vice and VISTA Advisory Council Member, OGSE Roundtable (ORT) Committee Member, Main Committee Member of the Energy Industry Malaysia (EIM), and Advisory Committee Member of the Pipeline Technology Conference Asia (PTC).