Michael Sim

Seasoned Regional Sales & Business Development Leader with years of proven success across the Marine, Offshore, Oil & Gas, EPC, Precision Engineering, and Industrial sectors. Consistently achieved S$2M–S$5M annual sales, expanded regional markets, and built long-term partnerships with shipowners, shipyards, EPCs, offshore operators, oil & gas and industrial engineering companies. Strong regional coverage across Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia (incl.

Batam), Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines, South Korea, India, China and Australia with extensive network in the marine and offshore ecosystem. Experienced in selling propulsion systems, electric motors, VFDs, HVAC systems, precision machining, thermal coatings, safety systems, marine chemicals, treatments and engineering equipment.

Regional Business Manager - VEM Solutions Asia - Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines, South Korea, India, China, Australia

(2023-01)

Regional Coverage: Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia (incl. Batam), Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines, South Korea, India, China and Australia. Key Clients: Shipowners, ship management, ship agents, shipyards, oil & gas operators, EPC contractors. Products: Electric motors, shaft gensets, VFDs, switchboards, control panels, system integration solutions.

• Achieved S$5M annual turnover, consistently meeting regional KPIs.
• Expanded customer base across marine and offshore markets throughout SEA and East Asia.
• Strengthened relationships with shipowners and EPC procurement teams, resulting in increased repeat orders.
• Introduced targeted sales strategies for industrial and marine sectors to improve market penetration.
• Implementing marketing strategies & sales planning
• Marketing strategies on target segments & sales planning on products to be targeted to various clients

Business Development Director - WWG Engineering Pte Ltd

(2021-01 - 2023-12)

Products: Thermal spray coating & fabrication solutions for Oil & Gas, Maritime, Petrochemicals

• Achieved S$5M annual sales, focusing on O&G and maritime engineering clients.
• Grew business pipeline through new accounts with shipyards and petrochemical companies.
• Positioned WWG's surface engineering solutions as value-added offerings for asset life extension.

Sales & Marketing Manager - A & One Precision Engineering Pte Ltd

(2015-01 - 2020-12)

Products: Precision machining (metals & plastics), turning & milling for Oil & Gas, Semiconductor, Biomedical, Aerospace

• Delivered S$3M sales annually and expanded engineering customer portfolio.
• Drove sales growth in industrial and high-precision manufacturing segments.
• Built long-term relationships with production leaders and procurement teams.

Sales Manager - Viking Offshore & Marine Ltd

(2011-01 - 2014-12)

Products: HVAC, hydraulic winches, generators, fire alarm systems for shipyards & O&G

• Generated S$3M annual revenue across marine and offshore clients.
• Secured major projects with shipyards and vessel owners.

Sales Manager - Engtek Pte Ltd

(2006-01 - 2010-12)

Products: Propulsion systems – E-Pod, propellers, thrusters (Marine, Offshore, O&G)

• Consistently achieved S$2M annual revenue.
• Strengthened customer network in vessel propulsion segment.

Sales Manager - Goldcrest International Pte Ltd

(1999-01 - 2005-12)

Products: Chemicals & treatment solutions for Maritime, O&G, Industrial & Institutional sectors

• Delivered S$2M sales annually, securing long-term industrial contracts.

Senior Sales Executive - Viking Life-Savings Pte Ltd

(1992-01 - 1998-12)

• Led a team of 3, achieving S$2M sales per year.
• Deepened relationships with shipowners and ship management firms.

DMEA Digital Marketing Strategist - Digital Marketing - Boston Consulting Group (2025-12)

Diploma - Sales and Marketing Management - Productivity Standards Board (PSB) (2000-12)

Diploma - Leadership and People Management - Kaplan Inc. WSQ (2016-12)

Bachelor Degree - Business Administration - University of Western Sydney (2024-01 - 2026-12)