Khalil A. Bakar
About Khalil A. Bakar
Khalil A. Bakar is the Energy Transition Manager for International Fuels & Lubricants (ex-Americas) at Chevron in Singapore. He has extensive experience in energy transition and sustainability, having held leadership roles at the Singapore Economic Development Board and the Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment.
Current Role at Chevron
Khalil A. Bakar is currently employed at Chevron as the Energy Transition Manager for International Fuels & Lubricants (excluding the Americas) based in Singapore. He has held this position since March 2021. His role focuses on managing the transition in energy pertaining to fuels and lubricants on a global scale, with an emphasis on sustainability and innovative energy solutions.
Previous Role at Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment, Singapore
From 2020 to 2021, Khalil A. Bakar served as the Director of Energy & Climate Policy at the Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment in Singapore. His tenure in this role lasted for 10 months, where he was involved in developing policies aimed at energy efficiency and climate sustainability for the nation.
Leadership Roles at Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB)
Khalil A. Bakar has a distinguished tenure at the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), where he held several leadership positions. From 2018 to 2020, he served as Director of Energy, Chemicals & Materials in Singapore. Before this, he held the role of Regional Director & Vice President in London from 2016 to 2018. Prior to that, he was the Head of Energy & Chemicals from 2013 to 2016 and served as Centre Director for the Middle East from 2010 to 2013, based in Dubai. His roles at EDB involved strategic oversight and regional leadership in key industrial sectors.
Educational Background
Khalil A. Bakar holds a B.Eng in Electrical & Electronics Engineering with First-Class Honours from Imperial College London, completed in 2000. He also attended Raffles Institution from 1995 to 1998, achieving a specialization in Triple Science.
International Experience
Khalil A. Bakar has extensive international experience, having worked in multiple regions worldwide. His career has taken him to Singapore, London, and Dubai. This international exposure has equipped him with a broad understanding of global market dynamics and the energy sector's shifting landscape.