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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.