Palaniappan Swaminathan
Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer at Felda Holdings Bhd.
Profile
Palaniappan Swaminathan currently works at Taiko Clay Chemicals Sdn.
Bhd., as Director from 2015, Trurich Resources Sdn.
Bhd., as Director from 2017, Ladang Tai Tak (Kota Tinggi) Sdn.
Bhd., as Director, Felda Holdings Bhd., as Head-Research & Development, and Malaysian Palm Oil Association, as Council Member from 2016.
Mr. Swaminathan also formerly worked at FGV Agri Services Sdn.
Bhd., as Chief Executive Officer from 1978 to 2014, Mybiomass Sdn.
Bhd., as Director, FGV Holdings Bhd., as Chief Operating Officer-Plantation Sector, Roundtable On Sustainable Palm Oil, as Member-Governors Board, and FGV Plantations (Malaysia) Sdn.
Bhd., as Executive Vice President.
Mr. Swaminathan received his undergraduate degree in 1978 from the University of Malaya and graduate degree in 1982 from the University of Malaya.
Palaniappan Swaminathan active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Felda Holdings Bhd.
 Felda Holdings Bhd. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Felda Holdings Bhd. provides land and agricultural plantation development services. The company was founded in September 6, 1995 and is headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | - |
Taiko Clay Chemicals Sdn. Bhd.
 Taiko Clay Chemicals Sdn. Bhd. Construction MaterialsNon-Energy Minerals Taiko Clay Chemicals Sdn. Bhd. holds and owns securities of companies. The company is headquartered in Ipoh, Malaysia. | Director/Board Member | 31/12/2014 |
| Trurich Resources Sdn. Bhd. | Director/Board Member | 31/12/2016 |
| Ladang Tai Tak (Kota Tinggi) Sdn. Bhd. | Director/Board Member | - |
| Malaysian Palm Oil Association | Corporate Officer/Principal | 31/12/2015 |
Former positions of Palaniappan Swaminathan
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
FGV Agri Services Sdn. Bhd.
 FGV Agri Services Sdn. Bhd. Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries Felda Agricultural Services Sdn. Bhd. produces and supplies oil palm planting materials, bio pesticides, and other premium agricultural products in the Malaysian market. It also provides support services for estates such as agronomic and crop protection advisory visits, laboratory services, and soil suitability studies. The company is headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. | Chief Executive Officer | 31/12/2013 |
| FGV Plantations (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Mybiomass Sdn. Bhd.
 Mybiomass Sdn. Bhd. Chemicals: Major DiversifiedProcess Industries Mybiomass Sdn. Bhd. operates as a one-stop center to provide technology and raw materials to the industry players. It produces nanocellulose and cellulosic sugars from oil palm empty fruit-bunches. The company is headquartered in Selangor, Malaysia. | Director/Board Member | - |
Roundtable On Sustainable Palm Oil
 Roundtable On Sustainable Palm Oil Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) is an international association that promotes the growth and use of sustainable oil palm products through credible standards and stakeholder engagement. The private company is based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and has subsidiaries in Malaysia. The RSPO facilitates change to make the production and consumption of palm oil sustainable by communicating the environmental and social benefits, catalyzing collaboration, and setting certification standards. The CEO of the Malaysian company is Joseph D'Cruz since 2022. | Director/Board Member | - |
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Training of Palaniappan Swaminathan
| University of Malaya | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Listed companies | 1 |
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| FGV HOLDINGS | Process Industries |
| Private companies | 9 |
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Felda Holdings Bhd.
Felda Holdings Bhd. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Felda Holdings Bhd. provides land and agricultural plantation development services. The company was founded in September 6, 1995 and is headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. | Finance |
| Malaysian Palm Oil Association | |
Taiko Clay Chemicals Sdn. Bhd.
Taiko Clay Chemicals Sdn. Bhd. Construction MaterialsNon-Energy Minerals Taiko Clay Chemicals Sdn. Bhd. holds and owns securities of companies. The company is headquartered in Ipoh, Malaysia. | Non-Energy Minerals |
Roundtable On Sustainable Palm Oil
Roundtable On Sustainable Palm Oil Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) is an international association that promotes the growth and use of sustainable oil palm products through credible standards and stakeholder engagement. The private company is based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and has subsidiaries in Malaysia. The RSPO facilitates change to make the production and consumption of palm oil sustainable by communicating the environmental and social benefits, catalyzing collaboration, and setting certification standards. The CEO of the Malaysian company is Joseph D'Cruz since 2022. | Commercial Services |
FGV Agri Services Sdn. Bhd.
FGV Agri Services Sdn. Bhd. Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries Felda Agricultural Services Sdn. Bhd. produces and supplies oil palm planting materials, bio pesticides, and other premium agricultural products in the Malaysian market. It also provides support services for estates such as agronomic and crop protection advisory visits, laboratory services, and soil suitability studies. The company is headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. | Process Industries |
| Trurich Resources Sdn. Bhd. | |
| Ladang Tai Tak (Kota Tinggi) Sdn. Bhd. | |
Mybiomass Sdn. Bhd.
Mybiomass Sdn. Bhd. Chemicals: Major DiversifiedProcess Industries Mybiomass Sdn. Bhd. operates as a one-stop center to provide technology and raw materials to the industry players. It produces nanocellulose and cellulosic sugars from oil palm empty fruit-bunches. The company is headquartered in Selangor, Malaysia. | Process Industries |
| FGV Plantations (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. |
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