Conference Overview

Güney Devrim İldiri

General Manager, Türkiye & Central Asia

Nynas

Bio

Güney Devrim İldiri is a senior energy executive and consultant with over 25 years of international leadership experience across Türkiye, the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and Central Asia. He currently serves as General Manager for Türkiye and Central Asia at Nynas AB, a specialty chemicals company recognized for its strong commitment to sustainability and innovation, where he oversees downstream operations and regional strategy. With extensive experience across the energy, petrochemical, and industrial sectors, he leads initiatives focused on strategy, transformation, and sustainable growth. Devrim also serves on the Advisory Board of Bilgi University and lectures at Galatasaray University and Koç University, focusing on energy politics, planning, and transition. Combining academic depth with hands-on industry experience, he brings a unique blend of strategic insight and operational expertise, helping organizations navigate the evolving landscape of the global energy and lubricants industry while turning sustainability ambitions into actionable business strategies.

Sebastian Pohl

CEO

Greif-Velox

Bio

Throughout his career, Sebastian has always had a close connection to the chemical and petrochemical industry. Leveraging this expertise, Sebastian is now CEO and managing partner of the Lübeck-based machine manufacturing company Greif-Velox in Germany. Greif-Velox is a market leader in the field of machines and systems for bulk solids bagging and liquid filling.

Shoaib Jawaid

Group Chief Strategy Officer

Petromin

Bio

Shoaib Jawaid is a highly experienced professional business leader with 20 years of experience and a diverse background in the Automotive, Energy, Mobility, FMCG, and EPC (Engineering Procurement & Construction) sectors. He has worked with global organizations in South Asia and the Middle East, bringing a strong techno-commercial expertise to his role as Group Chief Strategy Officer at Petromin Corporation.

Shoaib possesses a wide range of skills and expertise, including Business Development and Strategy, Corporate Development and Growth Planning, Mergers and Acquisitions, Business Planning and Budgeting, Financial Feasibility Studies, Financial and Commercial Due Diligence, Partnerships and Business Alliances, Business Start-ups, post-M&A Transformation and Integration, Sales and Marketing, Contract Negotiation, Manufacturing, Operations Management, International Business, Lean Manufacturing, Project Management, QMS-EMS-OHSAS Auditing, and ‘end to end’ Supply Chain Management.

In the field of sustainability, Shoaib has successfully led projects, including the implementation of an Environmental Management System in the production and manufacturing industry and Smart and Sustainable Mobility and Alternate Energy Solutions.

Shoaib’s Educational Research and Development project focused on the comprehensive study of the Hydrogen Economy. This encompassed various aspects such as Hydrogen Extraction Technology, Renewable Energy Applications, Zero-emissions Mobility, and the Storage and Transportation of Hydrogen for Mobility and Advanced Applications.

He holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA in Business Management, Marketing, and Finance from top tier Engineering and Business schools. Additionally, Shoaib is a certified Business and Innovation Strategist and Social Sector Leader from Ivy League Universities. Shoaib is also successfully completed Wharton Chief Strategy Officer Program.

Capt. Ankit Tanna

General Manager – MEA & Asia

Petrogulf Marine

Bio

Capt. Ankit Tanna is the General Manager of Petrogulf Marine, leading the company’s global marine lubricants business with a strong blend of seafaring experience and commercial insight in MEA & Asia regions. 

A former vessel master, he brings first-hand understanding of ship operations to deliver solutions that improve reliability, performance, and efficiency at sea.

Under his leadership, Petrogulf Marine has strengthened its market presence, expanded distribution networks, and enhanced technical support for shipowners and operators worldwide. Known for his practical mindset and strategic vision, Capt. Tanna continues to drive Petrogulf Marine’s mission of delivering trusted, high-performance lubrication solutions across the global maritime industry.

Guo Harn Hong

Global Lead

Argus Media

Bio

Guo Harn (Marc) currently holds a strategic management position in Argus where he steers global editorial priorities, methodology, and strategy, and works closely with key industry stakeholders to secure and maintain indexation in base oils. With more than 8 years of industry experience, Marc has proven experience in energy price analytics and has been featured as a thought leader across numerous industry media. 

Kritika Jaiswal

Director, Energy Practice

Kline + Company

Bio

Kritika Jaiswal has over 16 years of consulting and research experience in the energy sector. For the past six years, she has been working at Kline & Company in the Energy practice. During this time, Kritika has managed numerous advisory projects including global assignments with a specific focus on South Africa, Asia, Europe and Middle East regions. She has led studies related to market segmentation, competitive intelligence, company strategy, and market entry strategy. Her analytical approach and expertise in managing complex market studies, along with her deep understanding and insights across a range of key products and market drivers in the ASEAN and South Africa markets, offer invaluable energy sector intelligence in an evolving and transitioning landscape.

Prior to joining Kline, Kritika led the competitive intelligence team at Evalueserve, managing the London and India teams for 10 years. She holds an MBA in Finance and Marketing from the Birla Institute of Management, India, and a BSc in Chemistry (Textiles) from UP Technical University, India. Kritika is based in Kline’s Abu Dhabi office and regularly represents Kline as a speaker at industry conferences and summits.

Michelle David

Head of Strategy and Project Execution (IMEA)

ZF Group

Bio

Michelle David is a senior leader in strategy and project execution at ZF, one of the world’s largest technology companies in mobility and industrial solutions. Her career spans both global corporations and fast-moving innovation ecosystems. She began at Microsoft Deutschland, working closely with Europe’s startup community, and now drives business transformation for ZF across the IMEA region.

Known for her ability to translate complex strategy into tangible results, Michelle has led initiatives that align vision with execution while navigating diverse markets and stakeholders. Her background in politics, public administration, and commerce gives her a unique interdisciplinary lens on leadership, technology, and the future of industry.

A member of the new generation of global managers, Michelle is recognized for her sharp strategic insight, international perspective, and ability to shape conversations on innovation, leadership, and sustainable growth.

Monish Advani

Senior Regional Manager

Afton Chemical

Bio

Monish Advani is an MBA graduate from one of UAE’s top institutes. He has been in the Middle East lubricants and additives industry for three decades. Monish started his career at BP / Castrol and progressed in management positions within Supply Chain, Special Projects, Regional Sales including B2B Sales Head for Middle East and B2B Country head role for Saudi Arabia. In the additives industry, he has been with Afton Chemical since 2012, managing a team covering Middle East sales and more recently CIS as well.

Afton Chemical Corporation is part of the NewMarket Corporation (NYSE: NEU) family of companies and has been working in the fuel and lubricant additives marketplace for over 100 years. Afton’s solutions include additives for Driveline, Engine Oils, Performance and Refinery Fuels, and Industrial applications.