Gonapalan Govender

Gonapalan Govender is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in the oil refinery sector, currently serving as a Director on the SAPREF Board since September 2018. Previously, Gonapalan held various roles, including Joint Venture Manager at Shell, Economics and Scheduling Manager, and Refinery Scheduler at Chevron, where responsibilities encompassed optimizing refinery operations, contingency planning, and collaboration with supply and trading divisions. Gonapalan's academic credentials include an MBA from the University of Cape Town, a BSc in Chemical Engineering from the University of KwaZulu-Natal, and a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of South Africa. This diverse expertise has established Gonapalan as a key figure in refinery optimization and strategic direction within the industry.