Head of Distribution – Malaysia & Singapore · Linde
Shahzad Afzal Razi is a senior distribution, supply chain, and engineering leader with nearly three decades of experience across industrial gases, automotive, petroleum, manufacturing, and transportation. He currently leads Distribution operations for Singapore and Malaysia while supporting Bulk Distribution across South Asia and ASEAN and Customer Engineering Services across APAC. His expertise encompasses distribution and network optimization, fleet management, transport safety, engineering services, procurement, and operational excellence.
Throughout his career, he has successfully led multicultural teams and complex operations in Pakistan, the UAE, Malaysia, Singapore, and the wider Asia-Pacific region. He has delivered major technology-enabled safety, productivity, and business transformation initiatives, including the regional Transport Operations Center in India. His leadership approach combines strategic thinking, disciplined execution, cross-functional collaboration, and a strong commitment to developing capable teams.
A Professional Mechanical Engineer and Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, he is also a certified Professional Scrum Master. He holds an MBA in Entrepreneurship and Digital Commerce, and advanced qualifications in supply chain, Lean Six Sigma, and contract law.
His contributions have earned multiple business excellence, productivity, customer focus, and process transformation awards. He is recognized as a technology-focused leader who consistently converts operational challenges into safer, leaner, and more profitable outcomes.
8–9 December 2026, Hilton Hotel, KL Sentral, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia