Sharon Poon

Project Executive @ ExxonMobil

About

Global manager with 18+ years experience in large scale project management, strategy development and implementation of change. Centered around downstream oil and gas, led projects involving organization restructuring, data transformation and market growth studies. Currently managing a team of ~50, delivering energy solutions across Pacific islands nations including Guam cluster, Papua New Guinea, Fiji, New Caledonia and more. Displayed strengths in bringing clarity of vision, and aligning stakeholders across US, Europe and Asia. Well versed in bridging differences across functional expertise, cultures and motivations. Experienced in leading diverse teams in Singapore, New Zealand and Houston. Highly adaptive global leader. Examples of past projects: Strategy development for Global refining portfolio based on sound cashflow modeling and scenario planning Led transformation of data structures for global aviation and marine, drove data transparency and transforming the way we use data to drive our decisions Led strategic growth study for India, which is a key growth market

Country

United States

City

Spring

Industry

Oil & Energy

Skill

Multi-Store Operations, Store Management, Data Structures, Big Data Analytics, Data Strategies, Global Strategy, Global, Global Management, Accounting, Financial Accounting, Reporting & Analysis, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Petroleum Refining, Cash Flow Forecasting, Cash Flow Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Lubricants, Business Strategy, Sales Management, Retail Sales

Experience

Project Executive

ExxonMobil

2025-3 - Present · 1 yr 7 mos

Houston, Texas, United States

Sales director - pacific islands commercial fuels

ExxonMobil

2022-8 - Present · 4 yrs 2 mos

Singapore

Leading a team of ~50 energized and diverse employees, delivering energy solutions to Pacific Islands nations. We strive to be a responsible community partner and support the growth of these communities by delivering economical and sustainable energy solutions

South Asia Pacific business planning manager

ExxonMobil

2021-2 - 2022-8 · 1 yr 7 mos

Singapore

Chief of staff for regional director. Leads a dynamic team spread across india, indonesia, thailand and singapore. Leads transformation of organization through outsourcing, digital and effective change management targeting hearts and minds of employees to embrace a different way of working. Team is also responsible for effective implementation of global projects including new pricing systems and enhancements on salesforce platforms.

Global strategy and planning advisor

ExxonMobil

2020-1 - 2021-2 · 1 yr 2 mos

Houston, Texas, United States

Led portfolio strategy development for global fuels value chain, including all refineries globally (~20) and their associated supply chain including upstream feedstocks and downstream marketing outlets.

Global Fuels Business Reporting Manager

ExxonMobil

2018-1 - 2020-1 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Houston, Texas

Led a team of advisors supporting senior management in the global fuel business and stewardship of key performance indicators, providing data driven analytics and insights to drive sound business decisions.

Global Projects Advisor (Global Aviation Marine)

ExxonMobil

2016-6 - 2018-1 · 1 yr 8 mos

Houston, Texas

Project manager for data quality and platform enhancements for global marine and aviation. Established new visualizations allowed for quicker, insightful analysis, driving business growth through data driven insights.

Retail support supervisor - asia pacific

ExxonMobil

2014-7 - 2016-6 · 2 yrs

Singapore

Led a regional team across Asia Pacific, managing a wide range of projects to drive consumer experience, distributor growth, in our retail stations across the region. Enhance our sales force capabilities through effective use of sales tools/technology.

Retail Manager

ExxonMobil

2012-4 - 2014-7 · 2 yrs 4 mos

Auckland, New Zealand

Managed retail gas stations and convenience retail offer. Led a dynamic and diverse team of category managers, field implementation team. Drove the convenience retail offer in ~150 stores nationwide. Led successful partnerships with key vendors including British American Tobacco, Fonterra, Nestle to grow sales across our stores

Marine Fuels, Marketing Advisor - Asia Pacific

ExxonMobil

2009-6 - 2012-4 · 2 yrs 11 mos

Developed and executed marketing strategies and communications plan including advertising, trade events, advocacy initiatives. Led internal sales improvement projects including 7steps professional selling. Lead analyst for global marine fuels five-year planning strategy study

Retail Fuels, Pricing Analyst - Asia Pacific

ExxonMobil

2007-6 - 2009-5 · 2 yrs

Analyzed crude, product markets and executed margin improvement strategies in the Asia Pacific region, including Hong Kong, Malaysia, Australia, New Zealand, Pacific islands, Singapore

Education

National University of Singapore

Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

2003 - 2007 · 4 yrs

Graduated top in class, First Class Honors Academic awards: - Lee Kwan Yew Gold Medal (Top graduate in B.Eng Chemical Engineering) - IES Gold Medal (Top graduate in B.Eng Chemical Engineering) - Chemical Process Safety Prize 2005/2006 - Multiple Dean’s Lists 2003-2007