Zahid Osman is the President & Group Chief Executive Officer of the MISC Group, a leading global maritime and energy company with more than 55 years of history. He is also the President & CEO of AET, the Group’s petroleum shipping arm. Effective 1 October 2024, he was appointed as the Vice President of Maritime, Gas & Maritime Business at PETRONAS.

Zahid plays an instrumental role in driving MISC Group’s commitment to sustainable shipping, particularly in the deployment of dual-fuel vessels, zero-emission vessels and advancements in cleaner fuel technologies, aligning the company’s operations with the global push for decarbonisation.

Before taking on his current leadership roles, Zahid served in key positions within MISC, including Chief Operating Officer, Vice President of Corporate Planning, and Vice President of Gas Assets & Solutions. His deep expertise is rooted in his prior experience at the Shell Group of Companies, where he spent more than 20 years in senior management roles, driving key initiatives across finance, LNG marketing, business development, and commercial upstream operations.

Beyond his corporate roles, Zahid is a passionate advocate for gender diversity in the energy industry, serving as Chairman of the Advisory Panel at Malaysia Women in Energy (MyWiE). His influence extends across the energy sector, where his thought leadership helps shape discussions around the future of energy, sustainability, and gender inclusivity.