Kuala Lumpur, 21 September
Sapura Energy Berhad (“Sapura Energy” or “the Group”) today announced that Reza Abdul Rahim will step down from his position as Group Chief Financial Officer (“Group CFO”) effective 1st October 2021, after more than five years in the role. Reza will be leaving Sapura Energy to pursue other opportunities.
“Reza is an integral part of the Sapura Energy growth story,” said Sapura Energy Group Chief Executive Officer Datuk Anuar Taib. “He helped to build the Group into the global integrated energy services and solutions provider that we are today.”
Reza joined Sapura Energy as Senior Vice President of the Offshore Construction and Subsea Services Division in 2012 and was appointed Group CFO in June 2016.
He played a pivotal role in enabling Sapura Energy to gain assets and capabilities in engineering and construction, drilling and exploration and production. He was instrumental in creating several strategic partnerships for the Group, including Sapura Navegação Marítima S.A. and SapuraOMV Upstream Sdn Bhd.
Reza also led efforts to strengthen the Group’s financial position, including the previous rights issue and the recent refinancing exercise.
“On behalf of the Group, I would like to thank Reza for his professional leadership and commitment, putting us on better footing to embrace the energy transition,” added Datuk Anuar. “We wish him well in his future endeavours.”
Andy Chew, who is currently Vice President, Group Controller will transition into the role of Acting Group Chief Financial Officer, following Reza’s departure.
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