AMIN H . NASSER
LIFETIME OF ACHIEVEMENT IN ENERGY
Few figures stand as tall in the energy sector as Amin H . Nasser , the President and CEO of Saudi Aramco . With a career spanning more than four decades , Amin has become a driving force in the industry , steering the world ’ s largest integrated energy and chemicals enterprise through periods of significant change and growth .
The rise of a visionary leader Situated along the Arabian Gulf is the vibrant , modern city of Dhahran . Inside is the site of Dammam No . 7 on a hill named Jabal Dhahran , where the first oil in Saudi Arabia was discovered in 1938 . This marked the beginning of the country ’ s oil era , and is today represented by a plaque . The city is also home to the King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals , where Amin studied for a bachelor ’ s degree in petroleum engineering .
Amin joined Saudi Aramco in 1982 as an engineer in the oil production department . Over the years , he held various roles , gaining extensive experience in exploration , petroleum engineering and oil and gas production . His dedication and expertise led to his appointment as Senior Vice President of Upstream in 2008 , overseeing exploration , petroleum engineering and production activities .
In 2015 , Amin ’ s career reached new heights when he was appointed President and CEO of Saudi Aramco . This role has seen him lead the company through significant transformations , including its initial public offering ( IPO ) in December 2019 that raised US $ 25.6bn , marking the biggest IPO of all time .
Amin says : “ These are exciting times for Aramco as we continue to seek new opportunities to enhance our portfolio and our capabilities to enable a secure and more sustainable energy future .”
Saudi Aramco ’ s history In 1933 , a Concession Agreement was signed between Saudi Arabia and the Standard Oil Company of California .
AMIN H . NASSER
TITLE : PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
COMPANY : SAUDI ARAMCO INDUSTRY : OIL AND GAS
LOCATION : DHAHRAN , SAUDI ARABIA
Amin H . Nasser joined Aramco in 1982 and has climbed the ranks from an oil production engineer to President and CEO of the world ’ s biggest energy company .
30 December 2024