Executive Director · Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Fahad Al-Otaibi

Executive Director with 14+ years leading commercial and operations teams across the energy sector. Proven record of opening new markets, building high-performing teams, and delivering multi-million-riyal growth.

Fahad Al-Otaibi
By the numbers
14yr
Industry experience
SAR 38M
Revenue delivered
Portfolio growth
40+
Team members led
Selected achievements

Highlights

Grew the Gulf commercial portfolio 6× over four years.
Secured SAR 38M in new long-term service contracts.
Built and led a 40-person multidisciplinary team across three countries.
Launched two new regional offices from the ground up.
Experience

Career timeline

2021 — Present
Executive Director
Gulf Energy Partners

Own regional P&L and commercial strategy across the Gulf.

Current
2016 — 2021
Commercial Director
Arabian Oilfield Services

Led business development and key-account growth.

2011 — 2016
Business Development Manager
NorthStar Energy

Opened new markets and built the partner network.

Background

Education & certifications

Degree

MBA, Strategic Management

King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals
Degree

BSc, Industrial Engineering

King Saud University
Certifications
PMP Negotiation (Harvard) Lean Six Sigma
Tools & methods
Salesforce Power BI SAP MS Project
Skills in detail

Areas of expertise

01

Business Development

Demonstrated expertise in business development with measurable results across multiple engagements. Proven ability to drive outcomes and deliver value in challenging environments.

02

Strategic Planning

Demonstrated expertise in strategic planning with measurable results across multiple engagements. Proven ability to drive outcomes and deliver value in challenging environments.

03

P&L Ownership

Demonstrated expertise in p&l ownership with measurable results across multiple engagements. Proven ability to drive outcomes and deliver value in challenging environments.

04

Stakeholder Management

Demonstrated expertise in stakeholder management with measurable results across multiple engagements. Proven ability to drive outcomes and deliver value in challenging environments.

05

Team Leadership

Demonstrated expertise in team leadership with measurable results across multiple engagements. Proven ability to drive outcomes and deliver value in challenging environments.

06

Contract Negotiation

Demonstrated expertise in contract negotiation with measurable results across multiple engagements. Proven ability to drive outcomes and deliver value in challenging environments.