Leadership

As Chief Financial Officer of Apical Group, Sanjay manages the group’s full finance portfolio, covering governance, treasury, funding, planning, accounting, tax, M&As, JVs, and risk management. He ensures Apical’s financial framework supports both day-to-day operations and long-term growth, strengthening the group’s position across the agri-business value chain.

With more than 27 years of international experience, Sanjay has held senior finance and management roles in Singapore, Switzerland, India, Malaysia, and Nigeria. His expertise spans manufacturing, plantations, and global trading of agri-based commodities, with a strong record of driving growth through operational improvements, business turnarounds, and strategic transactions including mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures.

Sanjay holds a commerce degree from Hansraj College in India and is a Chartered Accountant accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. He also earned an MBA from the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) in Lausanne, Switzerland.

As Executive Director of Apical’s Bulk Business, Thomas Lim is responsible for the company’s global trading, supply chain, and operations strategy. He leads initiatives to strengthen Apical’s market presence and ensure the reliable, efficient delivery of bulk palm oil products worldwide.

With more than 25 years of experience in the palm oil industry, Thomas brings extensive expertise in the edible oils sector and a proven record of operational leadership. Prior to joining Apical, Thomas directed large-scale trading and logistics networks across Asia, Europe, and the Americas. In these senior roles, he established strong relationships with key industry stakeholders and guided teams through complex market cycles.

Thomas holds a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from Nanyang Technological University.

As the Head of Apical’s Oleochemicals Business, Benn Tang leads the Group’s oleochemicals growth projects and drives the overall efficiency of the business unit.

Prior to joining Apical in 2017, Benn served as the Business Director at a prominent chemical-based business.

Benn holds a Bachelor of Chemistry from University Putra Malaysia and an MBA from the International Management Centres (UK).

As Head of Apical’s Functional Fats Business, Edmund Zheng is responsible for global business development and the overall growth of the division. He leads efforts to identify new market opportunities, build strong customer relationships, and drive sustainable value creation across the food and agribusiness sectors worldwide.

With more than 15 years of experience in the palm oil industry, Edmund brings deep expertise in strategy, operational optimization, and forging strong partnerships in competitive markets. Before his current appointment at Apical, he managed commercial operations in Indonesia, focusing on market expansion and customer engagement.

Edmund holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Management from Nanyang Business School in Singapore.

As the Head of Apical’s Green Energy business, Lamberto Gaggiotti spearheads the development and expansion of the Group’s renewable energy business. He is responsible for shaping the growth strategy, driving investments and establishing key partnerships for Apical’s Green Energy segments.

Lamberto also leads Apical’s 2G biofuels feedstock origination team in Asia where he drives the growth of waste and residues feedstock sourcing and biofuels trading segment.

With over 20 years of experience in the biofuels and oleochemicals industries, Lamberto brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his roles. He holds a degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Genoa and a post-master’s degree in Engineering and Production of Building Materials from the Polytechnic University of Milan.

As the Head of Apical’s Indonesia Operations, Peter Setiabudi oversees the operations in Indonesia and ensures the production, performance and quality standards are met.

Peter has over 20 years of leadership experience in commercial, business development and operation management across various sectors such as chemical, petroleum and shipping in both in B2B and B2C.

Prior to joining Apical, he helmed a management role at a prominent supply chain and distribution company in Indonesia.

As Director of Sustainability, Mooi-See guides Apical’s efforts to meet long-term sustainability goals, strengthen responsible supply chain, and oversee ESG reporting among others. She works closely with teams across the company to develop practical initiatives that support environmental stewardship and improve operational efficiency.

Before joining Apical, Mooi-See collaborated with corporations, industry groups, government agencies, auditing bodies, investors, smallholders and NGOs to find balanced solutions that align business needs with environmental and community well-being. Her approach emphasizes partnership and shared responsibility, helping diverse stakeholders work toward common goals.

With more than 15 years of experience in forestry and agricultural commodities such as palm oil, rubber, coconut oils and others at global and regional level, Mooi-See brings a pragmatic solutions in sustainability practices. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Forestry from Universiti Putra Malaysia and completed leadership programme in National University of Singapore.