Making a difference in the biofuels’ sphere

Jing Xieng Han, General Manager at GoodFuels Asia Pacific, outlines why she feels so passionately about the biofuels industry
What was your first job?

My first role in the energy sector was at BP’s Singapore office in 2000. After taking different roles in their finance and accounting departments, I had the opportunity to become the executive assistant to the CEO for Supply and Trading in Singapore. This really was a turning point in my career, as I discovered a passion for business development. I also learned a lot from working alongside fantastic mentors, who have helped shape the strong ethics and human values that I hope and believe define me as a leader to this day.

What interested you about the biofuels industry?

I want to make a tangible difference for the world, and I decided to work in the biofuels industry because these fuels are one of the few options available today that can substantially lower carbon emissions from transportation. We have already seen the impact of climate change around the world, and action is needed right now. I want to play an active part in finding and deploying...