Crucial role oil giant plays in world a key driver for new ExxonMobil Asia-Pacific boss

ExxonMobil Asia-Pacific chairman and managing director Geraldine Chin, 55, took over the reins at the oil giant on Jan 1. ST PHOTO: CHONG JUN LIANG
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SINGAPORE - Staying nimble and flexible is key to leading a major firm amid the Covid-19 pandemic, says ExxonMobil Asia-Pacific chairman and managing director Geraldine Chin.

Last year, Ms Chin, then responsible for product trading, sales and supply, saw how demand for jet fuel plunged to zero as Covid-19 brought the world to a standstill.

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