Dr. Teck Lim Chia
Kuala Lumpoor, Malaysia
Dr. Teck Lim Chia is Chairman and CEO of CBL International Ltd, Banle Group, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Singapore and Ireland. He is a visionary executive with 20 years of transformative leadership in global energy and maritime sectors, blending deep expertise in bunker trading, corporate governance, and ESG innovation. Proven architect of sustainable growth strategies, having built a $500M+ revenue, Nasdaq-listed enterprise (CBL International) while pioneering Asia’s low-carbon fuel transition. DBA-qualified strategist adept at aligning complex supply chains with global sustainability mandates, reducing operational risks, and driving investor confidence through ESG-integrated governance.
Areas of Expertise
- Global Bunker Trading & Logistics: Strategic fuel procurement, IMO 2020 compliance, multi-continent supply chain optimization, and biofuel market development.
- ESG & Regulatory Leadership: IMO/EU regulatory alignment, Scope 3 emissions management, sustainability auditing, and ethical supply chain design.
- Sustainable Energy Innovation: B24 biofuel adoption, and emission reduction technologies for maritime decarbonization.
- Corporate Strategy & Growth: IPO execution, cross-regional P&L management, capital market navigation, and investor relations excellence.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Partnering with regulators, shipping giants, and communities to bridge profitability and planetary responsibility.
Dr. Chia was awarded a Doctor of Business Administration degree from the University of Management and Technology, Virginia, USA in 2025.
Profile created 8 May 2025