Board of Directors

Chairman of the Board - Kuwait Foreign Petroleum Exploration Company (KUFPEC)

Led the development of strategic initiatives at KUFPEC, contributing to the company's growth and sustainability. Oversaw international expansion into new markets during his tenure at Kuwait Petroleum International Company (KPI), enhancing global presence. Played a key role in shaping company policy on sustainability and corporate governance as a member of various boards, including ME Global Company and KPC Holdings.

BSc. Chemical Engineering, Kuwait University

Deputy Chairman of Board - Kuwait Foreign Petroleum Exploration Company (KUFPEC)

Led the Corporate Treasury & Investment, Finance Accounting, and Enterprise Risk Management at Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) as Deputy Managing Director-Finance. Acted as Chief Executive Officer of Oil Sector Services Company (OSSC), overseeing all administration and operational activities. Played a key role in strategic and operational planning, IT, and HSSE support services at Kuwait Foreign Petroleum Exploration Company (KUFPEC) as Manager Corporate Planning.

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Kuwait University

Chief Executive Officer – Kuwait Foreign Petroleum Exploration Company (KUFPEC)

With nearly 28 years of work experience in the oil and gas industry, his extensive experience included the management of KOC's hydrocarbon resources and production portfolios, production value chain, leading the integration of Fields Development Plans for green and brown oil fields, enhanced oil recovery (EOR) pilot projects, and the development of best practices related to reservoir management for implementation across KOC.

As Deputy CEO of Planning & Innovation Directorate in 2023, he led the company’s digital transformation strategy and implementation. He also served as Deputy CEO of South & East Kuwait Directorate in 2021 and successfully led the development of the second largest oil field in the world, the Greater Burgan Field, which increased oil production to 250,000 barrels per day within 18 months

Bachelor of Petroleum Engineering from Kuwait University and completed a General Management Program at Harvard Business School.

Deputy Chief Executive Officer (Fuel Supply Operations & Projects Directorate), Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC)

Oversees Kuwait Aviation Fueling Company, Local Marketing Department, and Risk Management Department at KNPC. Previously served as Vice President – Asia at Kuwait Petroleum International (KPI), managing multi-billion-dollar projects in refining, petrochemicals, and marketing. Leads downstream business development activities in Asia, handling mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures for large-scale infrastructure projects.

Master’s in Chemical Engineering, Kuwait University

Mr. Fahad Al-Kharqawi is the Deputy Chief Executive Officer (Joint Operations) at Kuwait Gulf Oil Company (KGOC), with more than 30 years of distinguished experience in the oil and gas industry. A Kuwaiti national holding a Bachelor of Science in Engineering, he has built an exemplary career through progressive leadership positions spanning Engineering, Project Management, Corporate Transformation, and Executive Management.

Since commencing his career in the petroleum sector in 1992, Mr. Al-Kharqawi has held a series of strategic leadership roles across Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) and Kuwait Gulf Oil Company (KGOC). His key appointments include Deputy CEO (Joint Operations), Deputy CEO (Technical & Commercial Affairs), Acting Deputy CEO (Finance & Administration Affairs) at KGOC, and Deputy CEO (Projects Management & Engineering), Manager of the CEO Office Group, Manager of Major Projects Group-II, Manager Support Service and Team Leader for Jurassic and Gas Projects at KOC. Throughout his career, he has been instrumental in delivering major capital projects, leading large-scale infrastructure developments, and supporting the advancement of Kuwait’s upstream oil and gas sector.

In his current role, Mr. Al-Kharqawi provides executive leadership for the safe, reliable, and sustainable management of Joint Operations assets and activities. He is responsible for driving operational excellence, maximizing hydrocarbon production, strengthening stakeholder partnerships, and ensuring the achievement of strategic business objectives while maintaining the highest standards of health, safety, environmental stewardship, and corporate governance.

A respected leader and strategic decision-maker, Mr. Al-Kharqawi has played a pivotal role in corporate transformation initiatives, organizational restructuring, project governance, risk management, and business performance enhancement. He has chaired numerous executive committees and served on various boards and steering committees across the Kuwait petroleum sector, contributing significantly to the development and implementation of industry-leading practices.

His achievements include the successful oversight of major oil, gas, water, power, and infrastructure projects, as well as notable contributions to operational excellence, innovation, sustainability, and talent development. With a strong commitment to safety, people development, and value creation, Mr. Al-Kharqawi continues to lead initiatives that enhance operational performance and support the long-term strategic objectives of Kuwait's energy industry.