LEE VALKY

General Manager @ Vavomax Engineering

About

Commercial and Sales Leader with over 20 years of experience in industrial lighting, engineered systems, EPC projects, and industrial heating solutions across ASEAN and Asia-Pacific. Proven track record in P&L management (MYR 10–50M), high-value project bidding, distributor channel development, and regional sales leadership. Strong ability to grow revenue, build high-performing teams, and win complex Oil & Gas, Marine, Semiconductor, food process equipment and Infrastructure projects.

Country

Malaysia

City

WP. Kuala Lumpur

Industry

Oil & Energy

Skill

Bid Strategy, Airlines, Revenue Generation, Business-to-Business (B2B), Business, Talent Management, Strategic Planning, Partner Relationship Management, Budget Management, Forecasting, Business Process Improvement, Spoken English, Technology Solutions, Supplier Evaluation, Procurement, Relationship Development, Negotiation, Problem Solving, Multitasking, ATEX Directives

Experience

General Manager

Vavomax Engineering

2017-8 - Present · 9 yrs 2 mos

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

• Lead overall commercial and operational strategy for industrial and explosion-proof lighting and engineered electrical systems serving Oil & Gas, Marine, Semiconductor, Food, and Aviation sectors. • Manage P&L and annual budgets, sales forecasting, and pricing strategies, delivering sustained revenue growth. • Led successful bidding and execution of high-value EPC and export projects across Thailand, Taiwan,Australia, Italy, Indonesia, Philippines, and USA.

General Manager

Sonepar

2015-7 - 2017-6 · 2 yrs

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

• Led commercial operations for EPC-focused electrical and mechanical engineered solutions for Oil & Energy and Marine industries. • Defined and executed sales growth strategy with EPCs and OEMs, strengthening project pipeline. • Managed and coached multi-disciplinary teams delivering turnkey electrical, Ex-lighting, and process skid solutions.

Regional Sales & Marketing Manager (ASIA)

DLK Ventilatoren GmbH

2012 - 2015-7 · 3 yrs

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

• Developed and executed regional sales strategy across ASEAN, China, Korea, and Taiwan for heavy-duty industrial fans. • Set up local assembly operations in Malaysia in collaboration with German HQ. • Managed and developed distributor networks, including training, performance management, and channel expansion. • Supported R&D and engineering teams to optimize product-market fit.

Country Manager

Watlow

2007-2 - 2012-8 · 5 yrs 7 mos

Malaysia

•Designs and manufactures of industrial heaters, temperature sensors, controllers and software as well as assemblies (Thermal System) •Actively participate in project pursuit (Energy Sector), for both in country project as well as multinational project in ASEAN. •Supplying solution to Fuel Gas Conditioning Skid, CCR process, Natural Gas Dehydration & Sweetening TEG/MEG reboiler, Dry Gas Seal package, Molecular Sieve Regenerations, Nuclear Power Plant Pressurizer, •Develop and execute country sales plan using A3 thinking. (Toyota Production System)

Distribution Manager, Asia

Watlow

2005-3 - 2007-2 · 2 yrs

• Identify, select, appoint distributors, decide on incentives & implement promotional programs • Build, maintain, and manage relationships with current and prospective channel partners. Drive operations excellence ensuring distribution performance measures are on-track • Collaborate closely with other functions (e.g., Customer Logistics, Supply & Inventory Planning, Supply Chain development) including Finance to meet service, cost, and inventory objectives for the region