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MANAGEMENT TEAM PROFILES

Appointed with effect from
April 2022
Austin Zhou Qiang holds a Chemical Equipment & Machinery Junior College Diploma from
Changzhou University. His expertise is fortified by over 28 years of working experience in
engineering and construction of petrochemical and chemical industry.
Austin has an extensive work experience where he has been involved in taking up key roles
in project management, construction management, commissioning and leading the start-up
including the maintenance of systems establishment.
He began his career as a Mechanical Engineer in LDPE plant of Qilu Petrochemical Company,
AUSTIN ZHOU QIANG Sinopec in 1995. In 2003 he joined CNOOC & Shell as a Mechanical Engineer before
starting work from June 2005 with VCM/PVC plant of Tosoh and Hanwha as
Senior Vice President, Engineering
Project/Maintenance Manager. From 2011, he worked with fine chemical industry as the
Engineering Manager in-charge of the project, maintenance and utility operation in IFF,
Chinese Age 53 Male Symrize and Victrex.

Appointed with effect from
August 2021
Chang Chuak Shin holds a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (Hons) from
Universiti Tenaga Nasional, Malaysia. He holds professional membership with the Board of
Engineers Malaysia and a Certified Maintenance and Reliability Practitioner (CMRP).
Chang has contributed over 15 years of dedicated service to the Company. He embarked
on his professional journey with the organisation (formerly known as Shell Refining
Company FOM Berhad) through the graduate programme in 2009. Initially serving as a
Rotating Equipment Engineer, Chang’s career trajectory evolved as he assumed the role
of Maintenance Excellence Advisor in 2016. Subsequently, he double hatted in 2018 as
CHANG CHUAK SHIN the Major Turnaround Coordinator, seconded to the Major Projects Team. In 2019, Chang
Senior Vice President, Quality and was appointed as the Maintenance Manager, showcasing his leadership and expertise in
Health, Safety, Security & Environment various capacities.
Malaysian Age 39 Male Throughout his tenure at HRC, Chang has been at the forefront of initiatives aimed at
enhancing refinery operations. His contributions include effective plant troubleshooting,
implementing optimisation strategies, and ensuring flawless execution. Notably, under
his leadership, his team achieved a commendable zero safety recordable cases record,
emphasising his commitment to safety and excellence in the industry.

Appointed with effect from
March 2022
Vikas Rishi holds a bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from Thapar University, India.

His diverse work experience spans over 19 years within oil and gas refining. In his accumulated
years of downstream business, Vikas has worked in Technology/Technical Service &
Plant Operations and gained experience in various refining technologies such as Crude
Distillation, Thermal Cracking (Delayed Coking), Catalytic Reforming, Hydro-treating and
Merox Technologies, and Catalytic Cracking.
Prior to his position at HRC, he previously worked with two renowned major oil and
VIKAS RISHI gas refining companies in India, namely, Reliance Petroleum Limited and Hindustan
Senior Vice President, Technology Petroleum-Mittal Energy Limited in the Technology Department. In 2018, he joined HRC as
the Technology Section Head-PU1, Oil Movement and HDS-2 and served with distinction
in that capacity till March 2022 when he was promoted to his present position.
Indian Age 42 Male