Mr Rajeswaran’s career spans 25 years in the oil and gas industry, including senior positions in such firms as Arco and Mobil. He brings a host of oil and gas business development expertise and relationships to Sentry Petroleum.

Alan Hart, president of Sentry Petroleum, said: Clearly we are excited by Mr Rajeswaran’s decision to join Sentry’s board of directors. It is a rare occasion indeed that a professional of Raj’s stature becomes available. That he has decided to join Sentry speaks volumes about our expansion strategy in Asia.