MPOC appoints Bek-Nielsen as new chairman

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC) has appointed United Plantations Bhd’s vice-chairman and chief executive director, Datuk Carl Bek-Nielsen as its new chairman, effective May 1, 2023.

MPOC said Bek-Nielsen is well versed on the challenges and issues that the industry faces as he has extensive experience in the Malaysian palm oil industry and had previously served on the MPOC board.