Henry Barlow appointed chair of Climate Governance Malaysia's independent board, formed to strengthen governance

Published on January 15, 2025

Barlow has over 50 years of experience in the palm oil industry. Former Malaysian Attorney General Tommy Thomas and RSPO chief Joseph D’Cruz are among the board’s new members.

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