Saad Sherida Al Kaabi was appointed managing director of Qatar Petroleum (QP) in September 2013, and became president and CEO in November last year. He previously served as director for oil and gas ventures at the firm. The company is responsible for exploring, producing and exporting all of Qatar’s oil and natural gas assets. Its operations are conducted on various onshore locations, including Doha and Dukhan, as well as the Mesaieed and Ras Laffan Industrial Cities. QP’s remit also extends to offshore areas as well, including Halul Island and the North Field. Al Kaabi was the man behind a decision to restructure QP earlier this year, a move that resulted in job cuts and withdrawals from non-core areas. Al Kaabi holds a degree in petroleum and natural gas engineering from Pennsylvania State University.