Dr. Salim Al Huthaili, the CEO of Oxea, a global manufacturer of oxo intermediates and oxo derivatives, will join Oman’s Duqm Refinery and Petrochemical Industries Company as CEO in January 2019.
Dr. Al Huthaili joined Oxea in early 2015 and has been responsible for the delivery of large projects, including a new facility for Propanol in the United States, and an expanded production capability for carboxylic acids.
Dr. Al Huthaili will play a leading role in the integration of Oman Oil Refineries and Petroleum Industries Company and Oman Oil Company. Furthermore, he will remain with Oxea and move up to the Board.
Before joining Oxea, Dr. Al Huthaili worked at Oman Oil Company as Strategy and Performance Director for the Downstream Business.
Prior to Oman Oil, he held various roles in Royal Dutch Shell including leading Shell Chemicals Operations in the Middle East.
Commenting on the appointment, Chairman of Duqm Refinery and Petrochemical Industries Company, Nabil Bourisli, said: “We are delighted to welcome Dr. Salim (biography) on board. His valued experience in managing regional and global organizations will be a key success factor for driving this strategic partnership.”
He added: “We are confident that Dr. Salim’s proven track record in the industry will contribute significantly to the shareholder’s aspirations to successfully deliver this project and create the intended economic prosperity.”
Dr. Al Huthaili holds a PhD in Engineering from the University of Nottingham, England.
About Oxea
Oxea is a global manufacturer of oxo intermediates and oxo derivatives, such as alcohols, polyols, carboxylic acids, specialty esters, and amines. These products are used for the production of high-quality coatings, lubricants, cosmetics and pharmaceutical products, flavorings and fragrances, printing inks and plastics. Oxea employs more than 1,400 people worldwide. Oxea is part of the Oman Oil Company, a commercial company wholly owned by the Government of Oman. Established in 1996, it pursues investment opportunities in the wider energy sector both inside and outside Oman.
For more information, visit http://www.oman-oil.com/.