Ibrahim Q. Al Buainain Chairman, Non-Executive Director

Mr. Ibrahim Q. Al Buainain was appointed as the Chairman of the Board of Luberef in August, 2022. He presently serves as the Executive Vice President (EVP) of Global Manufacturing at Saudi Aramco. Prior to the role of the EVP, he held the position of Senior Vice President of Sales, Trading & Supply Planning at Saudi Aramco, as well as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Aramco Trading Company for a duration of six years, commencing in 2016.

With over three decades of experience in the oil and gas industry, Mr. Al Buainain possesses a robust portfolio of leadership and management expertise (listed below).

Education

  • MBA in Global Management, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
  • M.S. degree in Innovation and Global Leadership, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
  • B.Sc. degree in Mechanical Engineering at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, KSA.

Other Current Positions

  • Chairman of Rabigh Refining & Petrochemical Company (Petro Rabigh), a listed joint stock company operating in petrochemicals.
  • Board Member of Aramco Trading Company, a limited liability company, operating in oil and gas.
  • Board Member of Regional Voluntary Carbon Market Company.

Selected Previous Positions

  • Senior Vice President of Sales, Trading & Supply Planning at Saudi Aramco.
  • President and Chief Executive Officer at Aramco Trading Company.
  • Chairman of Aramco Trading Limited (London), a UAE limited liability company operating in oil and gas.
  • Chairman of Aramco Trading Fujairah FZE, a private corporation with share capital operating in oil and gas.
  • Chairman of Saudi Petroleum International, Inc., a private stock corporation operating in oil and gas services.
  • Chairman of Aramco Trading Singapore Pte. Ltd., a limited liability company operating in oil and gas.
  • Chairman of Aramco Overseas Company, Ltd., a private limited company operating in oil and gas services in The Hague.
  • Chairman of Aramco Services Company, a private shareholding company operating in oil and gas services in the United States of America.
  • Chief Executive Officer at Saudi Aramco Energy Venture Company, a limited liability company operating in oil and gas.
  • Chief Executive Officer at Aramco Trading Company, a limited liability company operating in oil and gas.
  • Chief Executive Officer at Saudi Aramco Asia Company, Ltd., a limited liability company operating in oil and gas.
  • Board Member of Petredec, a private limited liability company operating in oil and gas services.
  • Board Member of Aramco Digital Company, an in-house digital and technology subsidiary of Saudi Aramco.
  • Board Member of Saudi Aramco Total Refining and Petrochemical Company (SATORP), a petrochemical company operating in oil and gas.
  • Board Member of S-OIL, a Korean-listed company operating in oil and gas.
  • Director at Hyundai Oil, a closed joint stock company operating in oil and gas.
  • Director at National Chemicals Carriers Company of Saudi Arabia, a limited liability company operating in marine transport.
  • Director at National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia, a listed joint stock company operating in marine transport.

Abdulatif S. Al Shami Vice Chairman, Independent Non-Executive Director

Mr. Abdulatif S. Al Shami was appointed as the Vice Chairman of the Board of Luberef in August, 2022, bringing deep industry knowledge and operational expertise to the Company’s leadership. Mr. Al Shami is a veteran energy industry executive with extensive experience in refining, gas processing, and major project execution.

Over a career spanning more than four decades at Saudi Aramco, he has held key leadership roles in refinery operations, natural gas processing, and technical support, playing a critical role in managing complex energy infrastructure and large-scale projects.

Previously, Mr. Al Shami served as Yanbu Refinery Manager at Saudi Aramco. Prior to this, he also held several leadership roles at Saudi Aramco, managing gas plants, fractionation facilities, and mega-projects across the Kingdom.

Education

  • M.Sc. degree in Human Resource Development, University of Minnesota.
  • B.Sc. degree in Electrical Engineering, University of North Carolina.

Selected Previous Positions

  • Board Member, Saudi Aramco Mobil Refinery Company (SAMREF).
  • Yanbu Refinery Manager, Saudi Aramco.
  • Yanbu NGL Fractionation Plant Manager, Saudi Aramco.
  • Technical Support & Planning Manager, Saudi Aramco.
  • Hawiyah NGL Plant Manager, Saudi Aramco.
  • Uthmaniyah Gas Plant Manager, Saudi Aramco.
  • Berri Gas Plant Manager, Saudi Aramco.
  • Head of Mega-Project, Karan Gas Field, Saudi Aramco.

Khalid D. Al Faddagh Independent Non-Executive Director

Dr. Khalid D. Al-Faddagh was appointed as an Independent Member of the Board of Luberef in August, 2022. He is an ex-Saudi Aramco executive with a distinguished 32-year career spanning across multiple disciplines including engineering, field operations and maintenance, project management, quality control, safety compliance, and strategy development.

During his time at Saudi Aramco, Dr. Al Faddagh held several senior positions, such as General Auditor (Chief Audit Executive) and Secretary of the Board Audit Committee. He was also the President & CEO of Petron Corporation in the Philippines, overseeing one of the largest refining and marketing operations in Southeast Asia.

Apart from Luberef, Dr. Al Faddagh also serves on several boards and committees across multiple sectors including the Public Investment Fund (PIF), Roshn, Banque Saudi Fransi, Vision Invest etc.

Education

  • Executive Program (PMD) in Leadership & Strategy, Harvard Business School.
  • PhD, DIC in Mechanical Engineering (Applied Mechanics), Imperial College, London.
  • M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering (Applied Mechanics), University of Manchester (UMIST).

Other Current Positions

  • Board Risk Committee Member, Public Investment Fund (PIF).
  • Board Audit Committee Member, Roshn (a PIF company).
  • Board Audit Committee Member, Rua Alharam Almaki.
  • Board Audit Committee Member, Saudi Eksab (a PIF company).
  • Board Audit Committee Member, Banque Saudi Fransi.
  • Board Audit Committee Member, SPIMACO (Pharmaceuticals).
  • Board Member & Chairman of the Audit & Risk Committee, Vision Invest.
  • Chairman, Audit & Risk Committee, DataVolt.

Selected Previous Positions

  • General Auditor (Chief Audit Executive), Saudi Aramco.
  • President & CEO, Petron Corporation.
  • Board Member & Chairman of the Audit & Risk Committee, Eastern Health Cluster.
  • Board Risk Committee Member, GOSI.
  • Chairman, Risk Committee, BUPA Arabia.
  • Chairman, Risk & Compliance Committee, ACWA Power.
  • Board Audit Committee Member, SABIC.
  • Independent Audit Committee Member, STC (Saudi Telecom).
  • Chairman, Audit & Risk Committee, Saudi Tabreed.
  • Vice-Chairman, Audit Oversight Committee, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM).
  • Shareholders’ Board Representative, Showa Shell, Japan.
  • Board Member, Petron Corporation, Philippines.

Nabelah M. Al Tunisi Independent Non-Executive Director

Eng. Nabelah M. Al Tunisi was appointed as an Independent Non-Executive Director of Luberef in August, 2022. She is an executive leader with over 35 years of experience driving transformation across the energy, industrial, and education sectors. She currently serves on the boards of the Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Ma’aden) and Dar Al-Hekma University, contributing to governance, strategy, and institutional growth.

Eng. Nabelah is also the Chief Executive Officer of Hithium and Manat Manufacturing Co., where she leads industrial innovation and strategic expansion in advanced manufacturing. She previously held senior executive roles, including Executive Director for Programs at a leading Riyadh-based organization and was Executive Director of the Energy and Water Sector at NEOM, overseeing large-scale infrastructure and sustainable development initiatives.

Earlier in her career, she was Chief Engineer at Saudi Aramco, the first woman to hold this prestigious position, where she led engineering for all above-surface oil and gas facilities globally. During her time at Saudi Aramco, she held leadership roles across central engineering, project management, and supply chain, shaping some of the Kingdom’s most complex energy projects.

Education

  • M.Sc. degree in Computer Engineering from Oregon State University.
  • B.Sc. degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Portland.

Other Current Positions

  • Chairperson, Remuneration & Nomination Committee, Luberef.
  • Chairperson, Safety & Sustainability Committee, Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Ma’aden).
  • Independent Board Member, Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Ma’aden).
  • Board Member, Dar Al-Hekma University.

Selected Previous Positions

  • President, ViridiParente MENA.
  • Executive Director of Programs, Government Project Management Entity.
  • Managing Director, Energy & Water Sector, NEOM.
  • Chief Engineer, Saudi Aramco.
  • General Manager, Northern Area Project Management, Saudi Aramco.
  • Manager, Materials Planning & System Department, Saudi Aramco.
  • Director, FEED for SADARA, Saudi Aramco.
  • Board Member, Saudi Council of Engineers.
  • Board Member, Saudi Aramco Total Refining and Petrochemical Company (SATORP).
  • Board Member, Petron Corporation, Philippines.

Mohammed F. Al Ahmari Non-Executive Director

Mr. Mohammed F. Al Ahmari was appointed as a Member of the Board of Luberef in August, 2022 and is currently serving as Senior Financial Advisor at Saudi Aramco. He is a seasoned finance executive with over three decades of experience in corporate finance, governance and controls, financial planning, and strategic investments within the energy sector.

Mr. Al Ahmari previously held a number of other roles at Saudi Aramco, including the CFO Aramco Europe, Director of Group Finance and Financial Consulting, Director of Downstream Finance, Manager of Affiliates Support, Manager of Financial Reporting and Tax Compliance, and as the leader of the Finance team SABIC acquisition.

Education

  • M.A. degree in Accounting, University of Denver, USA.
  • Post Graduate Advanced Program in Accounting & Finance, Texas A&M University, USA.
  • B.Sc. degree in Accounting, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, KSA

Other Current Positions

  • Board Director, Aramco Ventures, London.

Selected Previous Positions

  • Board Director, Saudi Aramco Jubail Refinery (SASREF).
  • Board Director, Aramco Overseas Malaysia.
  • Board Director, Aramco Overseas Spain.
  • Board Director, Saudi Aramco Entrepreneurship Investment Ltd (Wa’ed).
  • Board Director, Saudi Aramco Power Company.
  • Chief Financial Officer, Aramco Europe BV.
  • Chief Financial Officer, Aramco UK.
  • Vice President of Finance, Vela Company.
  • Director, Downstream Finance, Saudi Aramco.
  • Director, Group Finance and Financial Consulting, Saudi Aramco.
  • Manager, Downstream Financial Planning & Performance Management, Saudi Aramco.
  • Senior Lead, Finance Team, SABIC Acquisition, Saudi Aramco.
  • Manager, Financial Reporting & Tax Compliance, Saudi Aramco.
  • Manager, Corporate Planning & Budgeting, Saudi Aramco.
  • Manager, Cash Management – Group Treasury, Saudi Aramco.
  • Manager, Projects Compliance, Saudi Aramco.

Andrew S. Katz Non-Executive Director

Mr. Andrew S. Katz was appointed as a Member of the Board of Luberef in August, 2022, bringing extensive global experience in energy, finance, and strategic development to the Company’s leadership. He is a highly experienced executive with over 30 years of expertise in refining, chemicals, investment banking, and corporate finance.

Mr. Katz currently serves as Vice President of Downstream Growth & Development at Saudi Aramco, where he oversees the development and execution of transactions in support of Saudi Aramco’s downstream strategy.

Prior to joining Saudi Aramco, Mr. Katz spent nearly a decade as Managing Director and Global Head of Chemicals and Refining at Standard Chartered Bank in Singapore, advising on high-profile transactions. Earlier in his career, he was an investment banker specializing in the chemicals industry in London and New York.

Education

  • MBA in Finance and Operations Research, New York University Stern School of Business.
  • B.Sc. degree in Chemical Engineering, Stevens Institute of Technology.

Other Current Positions

  • Vice President, Downstream Growth & Development, Saudi Aramco.

Selected Previous Positions

  • Director, Capital Markets and Relations Department, Saudi Aramco.
  • Director, Transaction Execution Department (SABIC Acquisition), Saudi Aramco.
  • Director, Transaction and Portfolio Management Department, Saudi Aramco.
  • Director, Downstream Transaction Services Department, Saudi Aramco.
  • Director, Chemicals Business Strategy and Development Department, Saudi Aramco.
  • Board Director, TSRC Corporation (Taiwan-based synthetic rubber manufacturer).
  • Managing Director & Global Head of Chemicals and Refining, Standard Chartered Bank.