Maria Teo is the Senior General Manager and Global HR Partner for Project Delivery & Technology (PD&T) at PETRONAS, Malaysia's national oil and gas company. With a career spanning over two decades, she has been instrumental in fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable work environment within the organization. Maria's leadership has significantly contributed to PETRONAS's reputation as an employer that values and promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace.


Maria's journey with PETRONAS began when she joined the company in 1997 as a human resources executive. Over the years, she has held various positions within the HR department, each with increasing responsibility, culminating in her current role as Senior General Manager and Global HR Partner for PD&T. Her extensive experience and dedication have been pivotal in shaping PETRONAS's human resources strategies and initiatives.