Our Board and Leadership Team | OQ (2024)

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Mulham Basheer Al Jarf

Deputy President for Investment at Oman Investment Authority – Chairman

Mulham is the Deputy President for Investment at the Oman Investment Authority. With over 25 years of vital industry knowledge and global business experience – not only in the oil and gas industry but also in telecommunication, finance and law, Mulham is responsible for OIA’s investments to achieve long term sustainable returns for the Sultanate of Oman and to support the diversification of the Omani economy. Prior to joining OIA, Mulham was Deputy CEO of Oman Oil Company SAOC and earlier with the Ministry of Oil & Gas, Oman Gas Company SAOC and General Telecommunications Organisation. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business from Marymount University and is a qualified Barrister-at-Law of the Bar of England and Wales.

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Said Abdullah Al Hatmi

CEO ahlibank - Deputy Chairman

Appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of ahlibank in 2018, Said Abdullah Al Hatmi held various senior positions at the HSBC Bank Middle East, Oman. Overall, he has more than 22 years of commercial banking experience in the areas of corporate banking, risk management, finance and banking operations. Al Hatmi graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in finance from Sultan Qaboos University in 2000 and an MBA from the University of Strathclyde in the UK in 2007. He is also a qualified Certified Management Accountant from the Institute of Management Accountants, USA, in 2011.

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Graham J Ford

Internal Advisor – Member

Graham Ford currently serves as a consultant and advisor on energy commodities trading for OQ’s BoD. He shares a wide and extensive experience for more than 35 years in the fields of Strategy, Governance, Risk Management, Financial Control and ETRM Systems. With a rich track record, Mr. Ford has worked in various countries such as UK, Europe, Asia and the US and he is very passionate about building and leading global teams in the oil and gas sector, power trading, downstream and chemical businesses. Graham has held several CFO positions for a number of international businesses including, EDF Trading, Integrated Supply & Trading (IST) BP P.L.C, London.

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Qais Saud Al Zakwani

CEO Oman Water and Wastewater Services Company - Member

Qais started as an Economist at the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority before becoming a Regulatory Advisor at the Authority for Electricity Regulation in 2007. As the Executive Director from 2014, he regulated and expanded the electricity sector, established regulatory institutions, and advised the government on fuel diversity and renewable energy. Qais now serves as the CEO of Oman Water and Wastewater Services Company, improving water services. He played key roles in restructuring Oman Post and the water sector and holds board positions in aviation, communication, and sports. Qais holds a Masters in Utilities Regulation from the London School of Economics (LSE) and a second Masters in Major Programme Management from the Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford.

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Abdulrahman Salim Al Hatmi

CEO ASYAD - Member

Group CEO of ASYAD, Al Hatmi was a key player in the development of Oman’s National Logistics Strategy 2040. He now oversees its implementation and spearheads the sector’s economic growth. He led the inception of ASYAD Group, consisting of 16 companies and spanning three major Ports with their associated free-zones, as well as Oman Shipping, Oman Post, Oman Dry Dock and Transport companies including Oman Rail. The latter was established by Abdulrahman Salim to direct and manage the development of the GCC and national rail project in Oman. Al Hatmi is a Mechanical Engineer, graduated from the University of Bradford.

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Salim Hamed Al-Sukaiti

Oil South Director, Petroleum Development Oman (PDO), Member

Salim, a highly experienced professional with over 32 years in the oil and gas industry, graduated from the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology. He began his career at PDO as a wellsite Petroleum Engineer, excelling in drilling, reservoir modeling, and EOR projects. His impactful tenure at Shell Brunei involved revitalizing the Seria field and contributing to the Ampa Gas Flood projects. Upon returning to PDO, Salim led EOR initiatives and served as Petroleum Engineering Manager. Later, he assumed roles as Gas Director, overseeing PDO's gas portfolio, and Oil South Director, responsible for a significant share of the company's oil production. Salim's contributions extended to board memberships in OLNG and QLNG, collaborating closely with government and international representatives.

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Thuraiya Ahmed Al Balushi

Manager, Economic Diversification Investment at OIA

Thuraiya is a highly experienced professional with over 16 years of diverse working experience and a strong educational background. Currently serving as the Manager - Economic Diversification Investment at Oman Investment Authority (OIA), she oversees local investments and the development of divestment programmes. Previously, Thuraiya held roles as an Associate in Asset Management - Private Equity at the State General Reserve Fund (SGRF), managing a diverse portfolio of over USD 800 million. Her experience spans compliance audits, stockbroking, and board memberships. Thuraiya holds a Master's degree in Business and Management from the University of Strathclyde and a Bachelor's degree in Finance from Sultan Qaboos University. Her expertise, leadership, and educational achievements contribute to her success in driving economic growth and strategic investments.

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