President and CEO, QatarEnergy/chairman and MD, Industries Qatar
Origin: Qatar
Residence: Qatar
Sector: Energy
Spearheading state-owned QatarEnergy’s growth strategy and developments, Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi continues to play a critical role in the country’s economic growth. The energy giant roped in international partners for its North Field Expansion project, which aims to raise Qatar’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) production capacity.
It inked a 27-year deal to supply LNG to China as well as acquired a 30 per cent interest in two offshore exploration blocks in Lebanon. Al-Kaabi was appointed president and CEO of QatarEnergy in 2016, and additionally, as Minister of State for Energy Affairs in 2018. Al-Kaabi, who is also the chairman and MD of Industries Qatar, sits on the board of Qatar Investment Authority.