Aramco has appointed Mohammed Al Qahtani as President of its downstream business, reporting directly the company’s president and CEO. The newly created position will be effective from July 1, 2023 and will help drive the company’s long-term strategy across its global portfolio and value chain.

Additionally, Al Qahtani serves as Chairman of Aramco Trading Company, Motiva Enterprises, Saudi Aramco Jubail Refinery Company, and the King Salman Energy City Development Company.

Al Qahtani has a bachelor’s degree in petroleum engineering from King Fahad University of Petroleum and Minerals and a master’s and doctorate in the same field from the University of Southern California.