Mr. Abdulrahman M. Al-suwaidi

Biography

 Mr. Abdulrahman M. Al-Suwaidi is currently the CEO of Qatar Fertiliser Company (QAFCO). He joined Qatar Petroleum in 1987 and held a variety of technical and operational posts in Qatar Petroleum’s onshore operations. Between 1998 and 2007, Mr. Al-Suwaidi held two managerial positions responsible for QP’s gas processing & gas distribution facilities in Mesaieed and subsequently gas production and reinjection facilities located offshore and in Dukhan. His responsibilities during this period included production and maintenance operations, inspection and engineering. In January 2007, he was seconded to ORYX GTL as the Deputy General Manager overseeing the management of the world’s largest LTFT GTL plant. In January, 2009, he was appointed as ORYX GTL’s CEO. Mr. Al-Suwaidi is currently serving as Chairman of the Board of Directors for Qatar Chemical Group Companies Ltd, Member of the Board of Directors of Industries Qatar, Member of the Board of Directors of QAFCO and Member of the Board of Directors of Muntajat. He is also a Member of the National Human Rights Committee (NHRC). Mr. Al-Suwaidi holds a degree in Chemistry from Qatar University as well as a Higher National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from Bradford University in England.

Research Interest

 Chemical engineering, Mechanical engineering, mechanical operations, business development and management etc.