The Energy Chamber proudly announces the appointment of Mala Baliraj, Chief Executive Officer at Massy Wood Group Ltd as its Chairperson.
A seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in the energy services sector, Mala has demonstrated exceptional leadership in maintenance management, engineering, procurement, and construction services. Her qualifications as a skilled HR practitioner further complement her ability to drive business transformation and innovation. She has served on the Energy Chamber’s Executive Committee since 2022 and the Board since 2021.
She is the second female Chair of the Energy Chamber. Diane Seukeran was the first female to lead the Energy Chamber’s predecessor, the South Trinidad Chamber of Industry and Commerce (STCIC), serving as President from 1994 to 1997. In the mid-2000s, the STCIC rebranded and refocused its mission exclusively on the oil, gas, petrochemical, and renewable energy sectors, evolving into the Energy Chamber as it is known today.
Mala was selected as Chairperson not only for her extensive expertise and accomplishments but also for her proven ability to lead in a dynamic and challenging industry. She succeeds Jerome Dookie, Managing Director of Methanol Holdings (Trinidad) Limited, Caribbean Nitrogen Company Limited, and Nitrogen (2000) Unlimited, who is stepping down as Chairman after serving for the past two years. He remains on the Board as an ordinary Board member until 31st December 2024.
Mala’s appointment was confirmed during a Board Meeting held earlier this week. She now leads a 17-member Board of Directors responsible for the strategic direction of the Energy Chamber, which represents a membership base of 400 companies. This includes the majority of energy services companies and contractors, all major upstream and downstream entities (local and multinational), as well as prominent organizations in banking, finance, and the broader business sectors.