Executive drilling and operations leader with more than 30 years of progressive experience delivering complex upstream oil and gas operations across Saudi Arabia. Extensive background in drilling operations, well delivery, field execution, operational leadership, contractor management, and continuous performance improvement within some of the world's largest and most technically demanding energy organizations.
Throughout my career, I have held leadership positions with Saudi Aramco, Schlumberger, Halliburton, Baker Hughes, and ARO Drilling, leading multidisciplinary teams, managing high-value drilling programs, improving operational performance, strengthening safety culture, and supporting the successful delivery of strategic business objectives.
Executive Leadership
Operations Management
Drilling Operations
Drilling Engineering
Well Construction
Well Delivery
Upstream Oil & Gas Operations
Operational Excellence
Continuous Improvement
Strategic Planning
Business Operations
Project Management
Risk Management
HSE Leadership
Contractor Management
Stakeholder Management
Performance Management
Budget Management
Cost Optimization
Operational Planning
Asset Integrity
Team Leadership
Executive Decision-Making
Cross-Functional Leadership
Process Improvement
Operational Readiness
Problem Solving
Performance Optimization
Change Management
Leadership Development
Coaching & Mentoring
Quality Assurance
Field Operations
Offshore Operations
Onshore Operations
Well Planning
Drilling Performance Analysis
Safety Leadership
Engineering Management
Business Strategy
• Directed complex drilling and field operations throughout a career spanning more than three decades.
• Led multidisciplinary operational teams supporting high-value upstream energy projects.
• Strengthened operational performance through disciplined planning, execution, and continuous improvement.
• Maintained strong commitment to health, safety, environmental stewardship, and operational integrity.
• Built collaborative relationships across engineering, operations, contractors, and executive stakeholders.
• Supported safe, efficient, and reliable drilling programs within globally recognized energy organizations.
Executive Leadership Operational Excellence Energy Strategy Oil & Gas Innovation Business Transformation Leadership Development Continuous Improvement Organizational Performance Engineering Excellence Mentoring Future Leaders
MBA graduate with over three decades of leadership experience supporting complex upstream oil and gas operations across Saudi Arabia. Recognized for combining technical expertise with practical leadership, operational discipline, stakeholder collaboration, and a consistent focus on safety, performance, and long-term organizational success.
Open to executive leadership, consulting, board advisory, and strategic operations opportunities across the global energy industry.
Master of Business Administration focused on strengthening executive leadership, strategic management, organizational performance, financial decision-making, business strategy, operations management, and leadership within complex industrial environments.
The program complemented more than three decades of operational experience by integrating advanced business principles with executive decision-making, organizational leadership, performance improvement, and corporate strategy.
Areas of Study
• Strategic Management
• Executive Leadership
• Operations Management
• Financial Management
• Corporate Strategy
• Organizational Behavior
• Business Analytics
• Project Management
• Business Ethics
• Change Management
• Marketing Strategy
• Global Business Environment
• IWCF Well Control Certification
• IADC WellSharp Certification
• H₂S Safety Certification
• Incident Command System Training
• Leadership Development Programs
• Operational Excellence Training
• Risk Management Training
• Contractor Management Programs
• Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Training
• Emergency Response Training
• Executive Leadership Development
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