KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 20): Amir Hamzah Azizan will be stepping down as the managing director of Icon Offshore Bhd on Nov 30 this year, less than two years after he took on the role.

A stock exchange filing by Icon Offshore today stated that Amir — who took up the appointment on June 1 last year — is leaving the position “to pursue other opportunities”. The company has not announced a successor.

During his 27-year stint in the oil and gas industry, Amir has served multiple roles under Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas), including as vice president for its downstream marketing and lubricant divisions.

“In addition, he has in-depth experience of leading stock-market listed companies, with a strong track record of creating shareholder value through integration operations and accelerating earnings growth by expanding into new markets and increasing market share,” said Icon Offshore.

Amir Hamzah, who is also chairman of UEM Edgenta Bhd, previously helmed MISC Bhd as president and chief executive officer (CEO). He was also once a managing director and CEO of Petronas Dagangan Bhd, and held the same position in Petronas Lubricants International.

Icon is one of the largest OSV operators in Southeast Asia, with 35 vessels as at Aug 28. It operates anchor handling tug and supply vessels, straight supply vessels, platform supply vessels and accommodation work barges.