27.06.2025

LEEA forms SEA council

The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) has established its third regional council with the formation of LEEA Southeast Asia, which held its inaugural meeting in Jakarta, Indonesia last month.

Alex Lew of Franklin Offshore was appointed chairman, while the meeting brought together council members from five countries across the region, including Frank Tan,, Mazlan Shah of DNV Malaysia, Rony Prayitno Simeon and Farhan Hussin, an offshore engineer. Alongside LEEA chief executive Ross Moloney, director of membership Matthew Barber and regional manager for Southeast Asia Wee Learn Ng.

The Southeast Asia Regional Council follows successful models established in the Middle East, Australia and New Zealand.

Alex Lew said: "I'm pleased to be elected chairman of the newly formed LEEA Council. It is an honour to take on this role and to work with a dedicated group of professionals who bring extensive knowledge and a common dedication to developing the lifting and safety industry.”

Matthew Barber of the LEEA added: "Alex was voted in by full members across the region and brings a wealth of experience in the industry to the role of chairman. The council will play a vital role in shaping the future – championing safety, raising standards and building capability for the long term. Our discussions at the first meeting centred around two key priorities: the need for greater recognition of LEEA by regulators and governments and the importance of making high-quality, localised training more accessible throughout the region.”