AlMansoori Specialized Engineering, the leader in oilfield services in the Middle East, has announced the appointment of Ahmed Aboulfotouh as a general manager for AlMansoori Production Services.

Bringing more than 29 years of rich experience in the oil and gas industry, Aboulfotouh has served in several senior management and leadership roles in numerous international organizations in Egypt, Pakistan, the UAE and Libya.

Before joining AlMansoori, he has worked as the testing and production services regional manager, Middle East and North Africa at Weatherford. Aboulfotouh holds a mechanical engineering degree from Alexandria University in Egypt and has accomplished business results and shown expertise in achieving operational efficiency, attaining strategic growth and delivering profitable projects.

In his new role at AlMansoori, Aboulfotouh will be responsible for managing performance (financial, HS&E and operational) and setting strategies for business development and growth of services, achieving AlMansoori’s diverse customers’ satisfaction and ultimately its main goals and targets.

Ibrahim Al Alawi, deputy CEO, AlMansoori, said: "Ahmed Aboulfotouh’s breadth of experience in the oil and gas industry, and specifically within the Mena region, will be very valuable to the company. The current challenging market will provide a fantastic opportunity for him to utilise his leadership and strategic planning skills and we look forward to seeing the results of his work."

Ahmed commented: "AlMansoori is well known for its emphasis on providing quality services and solutions to its customers, and it is an honor to join such a well established and respected company. I have a proven record of providing exceptional financial results and business development and I look forward to use those skills to further enhance the broad range of services that AlMansoori currently offers."

AlMansoori Specialized Engineering is the leading provider of oilfield services in the Middle East. Founded in Abu Dhabi, UAE, in 1977, the company has grown to employ a skilled workforce of more than 3,000 across 26 countries.