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Ian Cai

Head of Marine Fuels

PetroChina International (Middle East) Company Limited
NYAA Gold Award Holder (2004 Cohort)

Ian Cai is a global business leader and dedicated Ian played a pivotal role in founding the Young
youth advocate whose career spans energy, Entrepreneurs Network at Ngee Ann Polytechnic,
international trade, and community service. With orchestrating Singapore’s inaugural Young
more than two decades of diverse experience across Entrepreneurs Congress, a collaboration with the
Asia, the Middle East, and Europe, Ian has combined United Nations, the Economic Development Board,
corporate excellence with social impact, embodying and IE Singapore.
the spirit of ‘Service Beyond Gold.’
Ian’s dedication to service has been honoured with
As Head of Marine Fuels at PetroChina International distinctions such as the Total Defence Gold Award,
(Middle East), Ian oversees procurement, distribution, commendation from the United Nations Transitional
and sales operations throughout the region. Under Government in East Timor, and selection as one
his stewardship, PetroChina has secured a significant of seven Singaporean youth leaders for the Civil
presence in Fujairah, one of the world’s foremost Service College ASEAN+3 Strategic Management
marine fuel hubs, realising strategic growth in both Programme.
market share and operational performance.
Through his leadership in business, contributions to
Ian’s earlier roles include a trading tenure at World international youth platforms, and commitment to
Fuel Services, where he drove market leadership community service, Ian Cai exemplifies the values of
across Singapore and Dubai. His versatile career resilience, adaptability, and service that define the
spans strategic engagement in the arts and event GAHA legacy.
management with Fly Entertainment and The
Teng Company, as well as distinguished service
with Singapore Airlines, further showcasing his
commitment to excellence and adaptability in
diverse sectors.

Deeply committed to youth and international
cooperation, as Executive Committee Member of
the NYAA Gold Award Holders’ Alumni (2004–2010),
Ian has represented GAHA and Singapore in various
settings, including key ASEAN and United Nations
forums: the China-ASEAN Youth Dialogue, ASEAN
Ministerial Youth Caucus, East Asia Youth Leadership
Forum, and the Vienna International Model United
Nations. He has also contributed to humanitarian
programmes in East Timor and India.

12 30 Years of Service and Leadership