Yousef Abdullah Al-Benyan, the CEO and Vice-Chairman of SABIC, has been elected as the Chairman of the Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA).
Al-Benyan was previously the Vice-Chairman of the Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA) and will assume his role effective immediately, taking over from Rashed Saud Al Shamsi, former Petrochemicals Director at ADNOC .
“With unique experience spanning the Middle East, the Americas and the Far East, Yousef Al-Benyan (biography) possesses inimitable skills that have served him well in his position as CEO of one of the world’s largest petrochemical companies,” said Dr. Abdulwahab Al-Sadoun, Secretary General, GPCA. “His knowledge, cross- functional expertise and deep understanding of the industry will help the GPCA steer the industry into the next stage of its evolution.”
With nearly 30 years’ experience, Al-Benyan has been in his current role at Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) since February of last year. He took over this post from Mohamed Al-Mady, who appointed as the Chairman of the Military Industries Corporation in Saudi Arabia. Al-Mady also served as the Chairman of the GPCA from 2006-2015.
Abdulaziz Al Hajri, the newly appointed Director of Refining and Petrochemicals at Abu Dhabi National Oil Company assumes the role of Vice-Chairman of the GPCA, with Qatar Vinyl Company‘s CEO Hamad Al Nuaimi assuming the role of Treasurer.
About the Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association
The Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA) represents the downstream hydrocarbon industry in the Arabian Gulf. Established in 2006, the association voices the common interests of more than 250 member companies from the chemical and allied industries, accounting for over 95% of chemical output in the Gulf region. The industry makes up the second largest manufacturing sector in the region, producing up to USD 108 billion worth of products a year.
The association supports the region’s petrochemical and chemical industry through advocacy, networking and thought leadership initiatives that help member companies to connect, to share and advance knowledge, to contribute to international dialogue, and to become prime influencers in shaping the future of the global petrochemicals industry.
Committed to providing a regional platform for stakeholders from across the industry, the GPCA manages six working committees — Plastics, Supply Chain, Fertilizers, International Trade, Research and Innovation, and Responsible Care — and organizes six world-class events each year. The association also publishes an annual report, regular newsletters and reports.
For more information, please visit http://www.gpca.org.ae.