Dr. Julian McGill

Dr Julian McGill is the Managing Director of Glenauk Economics. Glenauk is an advisory firm focusing on the economics of crops, agricultural commodities and their value chains. Dr McGill is based in Kuala Lumpur. His research focuses on palm oil and the lauric oils (palm kernel oil and coconut oil) as well as their many downstream derivatives in food, speciality fats, oleochemicals, feed and biofuel. He started his career with LMC International where he established the Kuala Lumpur office and directed research and business development across Southeast Asia. Dr McGill holds an M.A. (Honours) in Economics from the University of Edinburgh and completed his PhD at the University of Oxford.1. As a leading expert in the edible oil industry in South East Asia, could you share your perspectives on Malaysia's current position and potential for growth in the regional edible oil market?2. Malaysia holds a significant role in the global palm oil industry. What strategies have contributed to the country's ability to maintain its competitive advantage in the international palm oil market?3. The Globoil India conference aims to facilitate collaboration and knowledge exchange within the edible oil sector. How can Malaysia's active involvement in this event foster stronger regional and global cooperation in the vegetable oils and oleochemicals domain?J.Conway.McGill@gmail.comInterview questions for Globoil Post sent