Neste names Elim Yeoh to lead Renewable Products business in North America
By: ICN Bureau
Last updated : July 27, 2026 6:05 pm
Yeoh brings more than two decades of leadership experience across the downstream, midstream and renewable fuels sectors
Neste has appointed energy industry veteran Elim Yeoh as President, Renewable Products, North America, strengthening its leadership focus on expanding renewable fuels growth in the region.
Yeoh will join Neste’s Leadership Team effective 1 September 2026 and will oversee the company’s renewable products business across North America, including regional commercial operations and feedstock sourcing. She will also serve as Neste’s lead representative on the Board of the Martinez joint venture.
Reporting to Neste President and CEO Heikki Malinen, Yeoh brings more than two decades of leadership experience across the downstream, midstream and renewable fuels sectors.
She joins Neste from bp, where she currently serves as Vice President, Biofuels Growth Americas, leading biofuels expansion initiatives and commercial partnerships. Earlier in her career, Yeoh held several leadership roles at Chevron across refining, chemicals and renewable fuels.
Welcoming Yeoh to the company’s leadership team, Heikki Malinen highlighted her industry expertise and track record.
"I am pleased to welcome Elim Yeoh to Neste's Leadership Team. She has a strong track record from her previous roles and brings extensive leadership experience and industry expertise. This will be invaluable as we continue to strengthen our regional presence and drive the growth of our Renewable Products business in North America," says Heikki Malinen, President and CEO of Neste.