KOTA KINABALU: Cheryl Ellron has been appointed Chief Investment Officer of Sabah Oil and Gas Development Corporation (SOGDC), marking a rare female leadership breakthrough in the state’s oil and gas sector.
Taking on the role at a “pivotal time,” she said, “Sabah already has a strong foundation… what excites me most is how we can align this strength with Sabah’s Blue Economy Frontier.”Her focus includes expanding into downstream industries, attracting sustainable investments, and adopting energy-efficient technologies.
She is also pursuing international partnerships, including with a UK firm, to introduce cleaner energy solutions.
“Sabah’s position as a sweet crude oil producer gives us a natural advantage… with new technologies and a Blue Economy approach,” she said, adding the goal is to build a responsible, innovation-driven energy hub.
