KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Palm Oil Association (MPOA) has appointed SD Guthrie president and group CEO Mohd Haris Mohd Arshad as its new chairman for the 2026-2028 term, succeeding IOI Corp Bhd group managing director and chief executive Datuk Lee Yeow Chor who served in the role for the last six years.

In a statement, MPOA said Mohd Haris is an accomplished industry leader that will bring decades of experience to drive MPOA’s next phase of growth. 

“With over 30 years of global experience in the downstream sector, particularly commodity trading, procurement, and strategic transformation, Haris is known for driving operational excellence with visionary leadership,” said the statement. 

Haris also serves as chairman of the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) and the Palm Oil Refiners Association of Malaysia (PORAM). He is also on the Board of Trustees of the Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC) to champion the development of the trade and marketing of Malaysian palm oil.

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