David Appleton
Chief Innovation and Technology Officer,
SD GUTHRIE, Malaysia
Dr David Appleton is Chief Innovation & Technology Officer at SD Guthrie Berhad, where he leads innovation, technology, and R&D across one of the world's leading integrated palm oil companies. A New Zealand-born scientist with a PhD in Chemistry from the University of Auckland, he has built a career spanning steel manufacturing, pharmaceutical research, and agribusiness. Since joining SD Guthrie in 2010, he has led advances in genetics, breeding, biotechnology, and product innovation.
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Re-opening panel // Inside the supply chain: How to improve sustainability and traceability27-Oct-2026Main Auditorium