In alignment with the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources’ ongoing strategy to leverage its human capital, particularly graduates of the Young and Middle Leadership Program, efforts are being made to build a robust leadership pipeline capable of driving forward the development and modernization agenda in accordance with Egypt’s comprehensive and sustainable development strategy. As part of this, the ministry’s initiative, launched on September 22, will run for 18 months, focusing on the advanced phase of the Young and Middle Leadership Program, ensuring the seamless transfer of knowledge and sustainability of performance.

The Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources has issued a directive to appoint 15 graduates from the Young and Middle Leadership Program as the first cohort. These individuals will serve as assistants to the ministry’s undersecretaries and chairpersons of the holding companies, tasked with the following responsibilities:

Engineer Dalia El Shamaawy has been appointed as the Director of Network Operations at GASCO. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications and Electronics Engineering from the Arab Academy for Science, Technology, and Maritime Transport, as well as a Master’s degree in Business Administration. She began her professional career at GASCO in 2011, where she has taken on several roles, including data analysis for the gas network and report preparation. She has participated in various training programs, including the Middle Management Program for developing young and mid-level leadership and the Forward program under the Ministry of Planning and Economic Development.

Engineer Hussein Hassan has been appointed as the Director of the National Control Center at GASCO, in addition to his duties as Assistant to the Executive Managing Director of the Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company (EGAS). He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Power Engineering and a Master’s degree in Business Administration. He began his professional career at GASCO in 2010, where he has undertaken various roles, including monitoring natural gas production patterns and developing plans for operating the gas network. He has also participated in numerous training programs aimed at developing young and mid-level leaders in the petroleum sector.

Engineer Hassan Abdel Wahab has been appointed as the Director of Operations at Eprom, in addition to his role as Assistant to the Chairman of the Egyptian Petrochemicals Holding Company (ECHEM). He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Petroleum Refining and Petrochemicals Engineering from Suez Canal University. He began his career at Eprom in 2008 and steadily advanced to become the Director of Operations. Throughout his career, he has taken on several responsibilities, including developing the Alexandria Petroleum Complex and reviewing engineering designs. He has earned numerous certifications and participated in various training programs, including the Middle Management Program and the Training of Trainers (TOT) program from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).

Engineer Kyrillos Kamel Azmy Abdel Koddous has been appointed as the Director of Production Planning at Assiut Oil Refining Company, in addition to his role as Assistant to the Chairman of the Egyptian Petrochemicals Holding Company (ECHEM). He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Refining and Petrochemicals Engineering from Suez University, earned in 2009, and a Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering from Cairo University, completed in 2015. He began his career as a Mechanical Inspection Engineer at Assiut Oil Refining Company and gradually advanced to oversee major projects, focusing on the implementation of safety systems and production management. He has participated in several specialized training courses, including the Middle Management Program and the Training of Trainers (TOT) course.

Engineer Mohamed Mostafa Fath has been appointed as the Assistant General Manager of Information and Communications Technology at Pharaonic Petroleum Company, in addition to his duties as Assistant to the Executive Managing Director of EGAS. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications and Electronics Engineering from Ain Shams University, earned in 2002, and a Master’s degree in Engineering Management from the Arab Academy. He began his career at Suez Oil Company in 2004 before transitioning to the petroleum sector in 2009, where he took on several roles related to digital infrastructure. He has participated in various specialized training programs, including the Middle Management Program, as well as project management and information technology courses.

Engineer Hesham Adel El-Sayed El-Bayoumi has been appointed as the General Manager of Engineering Studies and Operations at Rashid Petroleum Company, in addition to his role as Assistant to the Executive Managing Director of the Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company (EGAS). He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Power Engineering from Alexandria University and a Master’s degree in Business Administration from the Arab Academy for Science, Technology, and Maritime Transport. He began his career at Rashid Petroleum in 2002 and gradually advanced to become the General Manager of Offshore Construction and Installations. He has participated in various training programs, including the Middle Management Program for developing young and mid-level leadership.

Engineer Mohamed Ahmed Abdelkader Abdel-Aty has been appointed as the Assistant Executive General Manager of Maintenance at Rashid Petroleum Company, in addition to his role as Assistant to the Deputy Executive Managing Director for Production at the Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company (EGAS). He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Power Engineering from Ain Shams University, earned in 2006. He began his career working at the Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy before joining Rashid Petroleum in 2008, where he advanced to the position of Assistant Executive General Manager of Maintenance. He has participated in numerous specialized training courses, focusing on energy management, crisis management, and change management, and has also completed courses in incident investigation and risk management.

Engineer Farida Ahmed Mohamed Serry has been appointed as the Assistant General Manager for Gas Market Activities at GASCO, in addition to her role as Assistant to the Deputy Executive Managing Director for Operations and Networks at the Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company (EGAS). She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer and Systems Engineering from Ain Shams University and a Master’s degree in Business Administration. She began her career at the Egyptian Natural Gas Company (GASCO) in 2004 and steadily progressed to the position of Assistant General Manager. She has participated in various training programs, including the Middle Management Program and international programs in strategic planning and human resources management.

Accountant Ihab Ahmed Youssef Hussein has been appointed as the General Manager of Gas Exploration and Development Economics – Foreign Trade at the Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company (EGAS), in addition to his role as Assistant to the CEO of the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC). He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce from Ain Shams University, earned in 2003, and a Master’s degree in Business Administration from the Arab Academy for Science, Technology, and Maritime Transport. Throughout his career at EGAS, he has held several positions, gradually advancing to Assistant General Manager. He has participated in numerous initiatives and specialized training programs, including the Middle Management Program and international programs in leadership development and negotiation skills.

Dr. Engineer Ahmed Bahaa Mohamed Hassan Ibrahim has been appointed as the Director of the Gulf of Suez Petroleum Company (GUPCO) and seconded to work at the Technical Office of the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Power Engineering from Helwan University, earned in 2010, a Master’s degree in the same field, and a PhD in Project Management from Cairo University, completed in 2021. He began his career at Misr Petroleum in 2011, gradually advancing through various positions before transitioning to work at the Ministry of Petroleum. He has participated in numerous specialized training programs, including the Middle Management Program and international programs in energy, gas, and project management.

Engineer Ahmed Sami Ahmed Abdel Hamid has been appointed as the Director of Refining and Manufacturing at the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC), in addition to his role as Assistant to the Deputy Executive Managing Director for Production at the Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company (EGAS). He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Refining and Petrochemicals Engineering from Suez University, earned in 2010. He began his career at EGPC in 2011, steadily progressing through various roles, managing key portfolios related to refining, product monitoring, and risk management. He has participated in several specialized training programs, including the Middle Management Program and courses in risk analysis and refining process efficiency improvement.

Engineer Ahmed Lotfy Hassan Rabie Saqr has been appointed as the Assistant General Manager for Energy Conservation at North Bahariya Petroleum Company, in addition to his role as Assistant to the First Undersecretary of the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources for overseeing Environment, Safety, Occupational Health, and Energy Efficiency. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Power Engineering from Mansoura University, earned in 2005, and a Master’s degree in Thermal Energy Engineering from Cairo University. He began his career as a lecturer and trainer at the Petroleum and Gas Technical Institute in Saudi Arabia, before joining North Bahariya Petroleum Company in 2008. He has participated in numerous specialized training programs, including the Middle Management Program, as well as courses in ISO 9001 quality management, safety technology, and project management.

Engineer Ahmed Mohamed Mehdi Abdel Hamid has been appointed as the Assistant Executive General Manager at the Technical Office of the Chairman of the Board at Marine Petroleum Services Company, in addition to his role as Assistant to the Deputy Executive President of the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC) for Planning and Projects. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Power Engineering from Ain Shams University, earned in 2003, and has completed a Project Management program. He began his career at Marine Petroleum Services in 2004, advancing through various administrative roles, including preparing annual reports and executing development plans. He has participated in numerous specialized training programs, including the Middle Management Program, and courses related to strategic management and project management.

Engineer Alaa Ahmed Kamal Abdel Hamid El-Shenawy has been appointed as the Assistant General Manager of Operations at Ash El Malaha Petroleum Company, in addition to his role as Assistant to the CEO of the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC). He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Power Engineering from Ain Shams University, earned in 2004, and has participated in the Project Management Professional (PMP) program. He began his career at Ash El Malaha Petroleum Company in 2004, gradually advancing to the position of Assistant General Manager of Operations. He has participated in numerous specialized training programs, including the Middle Management Program, as well as courses in crisis management and process safety.

Ms. Sara Gamal El-Din Marei Nour El-Din has been appointed as the Sales Manager in the General Sales Department at Sidi Kerir Petrochemicals Company (SIDPEC), in addition to her role as Assistant to the Deputy Executive President of the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC) for Foreign Trade. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy from Alexandria University, earned in 2007, and a Master’s degree in Business Administration from the Arab Academy for Science, Technology, and Maritime Transport. She began her career at SIDPEC in 2008 and progressed through the ranks to become the Manager of Export Sales Follow-Up at the company. She has participated in various training programs, including the Middle Management Program and a training visit to Shell to gain knowledge about mining and drilling.