The Poratha Group of Companies namely Poratha Corporation Sdn Bhd and Poratha E&C Sdn Bhd provide a multitude of services with high standards of multi-disciplinary Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Commissioning for turnkey projects.
With branches in East and West Malaysia, Singapore as well as Fujairah in the UAE, Poratha Corporation is geared up to undertake projects on a global scale. Our familiarity and knowledge of these geo-locations and work environments allows us to further expand on our industry leading services and support for our international clients.
MANAGEMENT TEAM
Leadership Team
Poratha's Management Team and Senior Leadership boast unparalleled expertise in the oil and gas industry, with several members bringing 30+ years of experience to the group. Their extensive backgrounds encompass successful execution of multi-billion Ringgit projects, showcasing a proven track record of excellence and innovation.
Their wealth of knowledge and seasoned leadership ensures that we navigate the complexities of the industry with confidence and precision, consistently delivering exceptional results.
Our team's deep-rooted commitment to excellence and their ability to drive transformative projects sets us apart from our peers in the field.
Board of Directors
NARESH NAIR
FOUNDER, GROUP MANAGING DIRECTOR & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
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Mr. Nair founded Poratha Corporation in 2000 and has since become renowned for his exceptional ability to turn visionary ideas into reality through strategic planning and development. His talent for identifying and integrating opportunities have been instrumental in the group's rise to success. With a distinguished career in contracting and construction, Naresh stands out as an inspirational leader who seamlessly blends motivational skills with profound business acumen.
SHEILA DEWI
DIRECTOR
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Ms. Dewi is co-founder and Director of Poratha Corporation Sdn Bhd and Poratha E&C Sdn Bhd.
GUMAS ANAK SALIK
DIRECTOR
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Ms. Gumas is Director of Poratha E&C Sdn Bhd which is a wholly owned Bumiputra Subsidiary.
JACELYN JOYCE APUN
DIRECTOR
Ms. Jacelyn is Director of Poratha E&C Sdn Bhd.
Advisory & Management Team
DATUK NUR ISKANDAR
GROUP ADVISOR
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Datuk Nur Iskandar has an illustrious career spanning over 40 years holding several senior leadership positions at Petronas. Datuk was the Project Director (Petrochemical) of Pengerang Integrated Complex (PIC) in Johor for the period 2012-2021 taking the lead on 6 grass root packages estimated at over USD 2 Billion.
DZAFRI SHAM AHMAD
HSE ADVISOR
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En. Dzafri comes on board as HSE Advisor for the Group bringing over 30 years experience in Oil & Gas having held the position of Vice President of Petronas’ Group Health, Safety, Security and Environment (GHSSE). He is a Qualified Risk Director (QRD) by Institute of Enterprise Risk Practitioners (IERP).
AKBAR MD. THAYOOB
ADVISOR & CONSULTANT
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En. Akbar brings with him over 36 years of diverse experience and an impressive portfolio of achievements, having held numerous top management positions at Petronas, including CEO of Petronas Chemicals LDPE and CEO of Petronas NGV. He currently serves as the President of the Malaysian Petrochemicals Association (MPA).
TOSHIHIRO YAMAKAWA
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS CONSULTANT
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Yamakawa San is a seasoned and accomplished professional representing Poratha for our Japanese clientele. He has held numerous high level positions as the Regional Marketing & Strategic Planning General Manager of IHI Singapore and IHI Asia Pacific Pte Ltd, Country GM for IHI Malaysia and Managing Director of IHI Australia.
VERNON CHEW
CLIENT LIAISON DIRECTOR
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Mr. Chew is a well respected and admired professional with a stellar reputation in Oil & Gas circles in East Malaysia. As a native Sarawakian, he is well connected with industry leaders and serves as our key liaison in Kuching. Vernon is the driving force behind our local public relations and business development efforts to elevate our visibility and create greater business opportunities for us in the State of Sarawak.