Executive Management

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, ENG.Abdullah Al-sulaiti, Chief Executive Officer

  • More than 20 years of experience in the shipping and maritime industry
  • Chairman for Nakilat-Keppel Offshore & Marine (N-KOM) and Qatar Fabrication Company (QFAB)
  • Held several key positions during his tenure at Qatargas Operating Company prior to joining Nakilat
  • Board Member of Gulf Drilling International Ltd. Q.S.C.
  • Degree in Marine Engineering from the Southampton Maritime College in United Kingdom
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Hamish Bullen, Chief Shipyard Management Officer (CSMO)

  • Responsible for the corporate oversight of the Shipyard joint venture operating companies: N-KOM and QFAB
  • With over 20 years of shipyard experience, Hamish was responsible for the management of the design and construction of Erhama Bin Jaber Al Jalahma Shipyard in Ras Laffan
  • Senior Consultant with First Marine International, involved in shipyard design, international shipyard benchmarking, and performance improvement projects prior to joining Nakilat in 2008
  • MSc in Naval Architecture from University College London and BEng (Hons) in Marine Technology from the University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne
  • Chartered Engineer and Member of the Royal Institution of Naval Architects
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Hani Abuaker, Chief Financial Officer

  • Experienced Finance professional holding senior posts in oil & gas and finance companies in Canada prior to joining Nakilat in 2008
  • Served as Nakilat’s Chief Risk Officer overseeing risk, information security and business continuity before the appointment to his current role
  • Responsible for driving operational excellence across Nakilat’s finance, supply chain operation, as well as providing financial planning & analysis, decision making and financial support services to Nakilat’s group of companies
  • Bachelor of Administration Degree in Accounting & Finance from Brock University in Canada
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William Lee Richardson, Chief of Safety, Health, Environment & Quality (SHEQ) Officer

  • Over 30 years in marine and offshore construction, safety, health, environmental, quality, and leadership management.
  • Transitioned from Marine Engineer in the Royal Navy to Group Chief HSSEQ Officer & Vice President at MODEC (Mitsui).
  • Holds bachelor of science degree in environmental, occupational health, and safety management, from the University of Newcastle UK.
  • Certified Lead Incident Investigator, company security officer and Lead ISO Auditor for Quality, Environment, and Occupational Health & Safety.
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Mohammad Siddiqui, Chief Treasury Officer

  • Held various key positions at Chevron Corporation prior to joining Nakilat in 2007
  • Responsible for advising the Chief Executive Officer and the executive team in the development of a treasury and investment strategy
  • M.S. in Civil Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and an MBA from the Anderson School of Management at UCLA, Los Angeles, California
  • Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) holder
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Dr. Thorsten Ploss, Chief Corporate Planning & Risk Officer

  • Over 20 years of professional experience in various senior executive roles for international consultancy companies
  • Handled the portfolios of major oil and gas and petrochemical companies such as BP and Saudi Aramco
  • Previously served as the Vice President of Planning & Corporate Strategy at international marine organisation
  • PhD and Master’s degree in Chemistry from the University of Hamburg
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Rashid Hamad Al Marri, Chief Administration Officer (CAO)

  • Over 17 years of experience in various leadership roles
  • Held several key positions as the Director and General Manager at South Hook Gas Company and Head of LNG Receiving Terminal Projects at Qatargas prior to joining Nakilat in 2014
  • Responsible for all administration aspects of Nakilat which include Human Resource, Information Technology, Public Relations and General Services
  • Bachelor of Engineering Degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Teesside
  • Chairman of Nakilat SvitzerWijsmuller (NSW) and Board Member of Gulf LPG Transport Company W.L.L.
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Ronald Jago, General Counsel

  • Formerly served as Nakilat’s General Counsel until October 2018, serving more than 8 years with the company
  • Over 25 years' experience as a General Counsel (Solicitor, England & Wales) in shipping, oil & gas and international trade
  • Bachelor of Laws (LLB Hons) degree from the University of Wales
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Samir Bailouni, Chief Operating Officer (Fleet)

  • Over 30 years of experience in the LNG shipping and maritime industry
  • Responsible for the management and operations of Nakilat’s fleet
  • Held leadership positions at the National Gas Shipping Company and Abu Dhabi Gas Liquefaction Company (ADGAS) prior to joining Nakilat in 2008
  • Board member of Nakilat-Keppel Offshore and Marine (N-KOM) and Nakilat Svitzerwijsmuller (NSW)
  • Bachelor’s degree from Newcastle in United Kingdom
  • Chief Representative at SIGTTO’s General Purpose Committee, Vice President for the Society for Gas as Marine Fuel (SGMF), Member of several Class Societies’ Technical Committees, and Fellow of the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology (IMAREST), United Kingdom
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Saleh Abdulla Al-Raisi , Chief Commercial & Business Development Officer

  • Responsible for developing business opportunities, chartering, and commercial management of Nakilat’s Fleet
  • Responsible for looking after Nakilat’s interest as a shareholder in all of its shipping joint ventures
  • Played key role in Business Development for a number of Nakilat’s recent major milestone projects
  • Board member in 8 of Nakilat’s shipping ventures, comprising of a total of 43 vessels
  • Led the restructure of Nakilat’s Strategy and formulation of its upgraded business plan
  • Bachelor of Science Degree from Carnegie Mellon University in Business Administration
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Karim Ali, Acting Chief Internal Auditor

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Robert Walker, Manager (NAC)

  • Over 25 years of experience working in maritime logistics and supply chain sector in the Middle East & Africa, including ship agencies.
  • Holds a Master’s degree in International Conflict Analysis from the University of Kent at Canterbury and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Leicester 
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John Angus Macpherson, Managing Director (QFAB)

  • Over 35 years of solid capability in the shipbuilding and oil & gas industries with a proven track record of holding senior leadership roles in both functional and project capacity
  • Versatile global experience across various locations including Europe, Southeast Asia, the Middle East and the Americas, embracing a wide spectrum of cultural awareness, diversity and inclusion
  • Extensive construction yard exposure for a variety of companies using execution strategies to successfully drive fabrication related challenges, managed successful fabrication solutions and cost-effective strategies driving profitability
  • Master of Science degree in Project Management from The University of Liverpool, UK
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MOHAMED TAHER AGUIR, Managing Director (NSW)

  • Over 17 years of leadership roles in the maritime industry across multiple countries including Tunisia, Nigeria, Cameroon, Mauritania, and Bahrain.
  • Diversified experience showcasing proficiency in expanding services and diversifying portfolios, resulting in significant enhancements to profitability.
  • Holds an MBA from Strathclyde Business School with expertise in Shipping and Maritime Law, and Management Science – Finance.
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Josephus Goris, Chief Executive Officer (Qatar Shipyard Technology Solutions)

  • Over 35 years of experience in the shipping industry. Began at sea serving as a Maritime Officer for Shell Tankers on the Dutch tanker fleet following which he held management positions at various reputable international shipyards and ship owning companies in Europe, Asia and the Middle East
  • Held management positions at various reputable international shipyards and ship-owning companies in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East
  • Owned a management consultancy firm providing expert knowledge in the Maritime Industry, specializing in the ship management and ship repair sectors
  • Worked as a freelance Captain and Chief Engineer on short-term assignments to maintain STCW Certificates of Competency.
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from HZ University of Applied Sciences, Netherlands.