Energy Industries Council appoints Shamila Neelakandan to board

Shamila Neelakandan, a partner at global consulting firm HKA, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Energy Industries Council.

The Energy Industries Council is an energy trade association for the energy industry with a worldwide membership of over 900 companies covering all energy sectors. The association advocates on behalf of its members across governments and agencies to reflect their needs and raise the voice of the industry.

“I am excited to join the board of the Energy Industries Council as a non-executive director at a time when the energy and resources markets are rapidly evolving,” commented Neelakandan.

Based in Kuala Lumpur, Shamila Neelakandan is a partner at HKA and Asia Pacific leader of its Construction Claims and Expert Services practice. She has over 27 years of legal, contracts and commercial experience in the construction industry.

An expert in complex claims, Neelakandan often advises energy stakeholders on commercial strategy and contract execution matters.

“We are confident that, given her profile and background, Shamila will be a valuable asset to our board and members worldwide,” stated the Energy Industries Council in a press release.

“As the pioneer leader in the energy sector covering technology development and market intel, the Energy Industries Council continues to be the biggest collaborator in energy stakeholder engagement,” said Neelakandan. “I look forward to leveraging my business and oversight skills to support its continued success as the leading energy supply chain provider internationally.”