Derek Qi joins ABL China as Country Manager
We are pleased to announce that Derek Qi has joined ABL as Country Manager for China. Based in Tianjin, Derek will be working closely with Deputy Regional Managing Director, Yongfei Peng.
Derek brings nearly 20 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, with a strong focus on offshore oil and gas projects. Having held key roles with global energy organisations, he has developed extensive expertise in engineering, subsea technical delivery and full-lifecycle project management.
Derek Qi, Country Manager, ABL China, added:
“I am excited to join ABL and to work with the team in China and across the wider Asia region.
ABL China has a strong reputation for technical excellence and trusted client support, and I look forward to helping build on that foundation as we continue to grow our services and support clients across offshore energy and marine projects.”
His deep knowledge of subsea production systems and offshore oil and gas operations, combined with a strong customer-centric approach will be invaluable in supporting the continued growth and success of ABL China and to our wider Asia business, strengthening our local leadership and technical capability as we continue to support clients across the region’s energy and marine markets.
Yongfei Peng, Deputy Regional Managing Director, said:
“We are delighted to welcome Derek to ABL China. His extensive technical background, strong understanding of offshore oil and gas projects, and proven ability to lead complex workstreams will further strengthen our capability in China and across Asia.
Derek’s appointment reflects our continued commitment to investing in local expertise and delivering high-quality support to our clients.”
With a strong track record across major Chinese shipyards, ports and terminals, ABL China delivers expert on site supervision, superintendency and independent third party marine assurance services – ensuring quality, compliance and risk management at every stage.
Our offices in Shanghai, Tianjin and Guangzhou provide direct access to key coastal regions, enabling close collaboration with local stakeholders, alongside the delivery of office based consultancy and engineering services integrated with on site project support.