Biography of H.E. Secretary General
NAME:Eng. KHALID NAYEF AL-OTAIBI
Nationality:Kuwaiti
Professional Summary:
A leading figure and expert in the oil sector with more than 34 years of experience in Kuwait Oil Company and Kuwait Gulf Oil Company. He progressed through Kuwait Oil Company from 1990 until he reached the position of Vice CEO for Major Projects and Technical Services. He also assumed the position of Acting CEO during 2022. In November 2022, he joined Kuwait Gulf Oil Company as Acting CEO.
Career:
Acting CEO – Kuwait Gulf Oil Company (November 2022 – July 2024)
- Leading the company's operations in the Divided Zone and managing joint ventures.
- Overseeing the implementation of operational strategies and ensuring production efficiency.
- Overseeing and participating in the signing of the Dorra Field Project Agreement.
Acting CEO – Kuwait Oil Company (March 2022 – November 2022)
- Leading the company's operations during a critical transition period.
- Overseeing production, projects, and operational budgets.
Deputy CEO for Major Projects and Technical Services – Kuwait Oil Company (2018–2022)
- Oversing strategic projects including:
- Heavy Oil Project
- Oil Assembly Hub Projects
- Gas Booster Plants Projects
- Fuel Pipeline Infrastructure Projects
Career Debut and Progression – Kuwait Oil Company (July 1990 – 2017)
- Assumed the position of Senior Engineer in 1998.
- Head of the Strategic Projects Taskforce in 2024.
- Director of Mega Projects in 2013.
Skills
- Management of major oil projects
- Leadership and organizational development
- Strategic planning
- Operations and infrastructure management
Languages
- Arabic – Native Language
- English – Excellent