Bahjat Zayed

bahjat zayed

Principal Consultant at Private Equity Company

Saudi Arabia

Bio Summary

An experienced, accomplished, and dynamic executive management professional with a strong background in facilities, drilling, and production and an enriching experience of over 35 years in the oil and gas industry, primarily in the upstream sector; played a key role in shaping the success of various organizations and successfully led and managed numerous projects in both onshore and offshore environments.

In the current capacity as an Independent Advisor & Business Consultant, leverages a vast global experience to formulate critical growth strategies for leading entities in the oil, gas, and energy industries, driving sustainable and profitable growth. 

The ability to develop comprehensive organizational strategies is enabling to identify opportunities, mitigate risks, and ensure operational efficiency, enhancing profitability.

Areas of expertise include:

 Strategic Planning

 Operational Efficiency

 Risk Management

 Visionary Leadership

 Organizational Governance

 Building High-performing Teams

 Partnership Development

 Global Strategic Alliance

 Business Intelligence

Employment History

Private Equity Company

Principal Consultant

Private Equity Company

March 2012 - present

Dhahran Saudi Arabia

Provided consulting and advisory services to local and international companies in the oil and gas industry. Provided consulting services in strategy and governance aspects to a leading Saudi Arabian vocational and profession ...see more
Aramco

Manager Southern Area Production Engineering

Aramco

January 2010 - December 2012

Buqayq Saudi Arabia

Responsible for over 5,000 oil, gas, and water wells and their production, injection performance and operational integrity. Created a reputation for incisive executive management and charismatic leadership in a key business-d ...see more
Aramco

Manager, Gas Plants

Aramco

January 2009 - December 2010

Haradh Saudi Arabia

Uthmaniyah and Haradh Gas Plants are among the largest in the Kingdom and the world with operating processing capacities of more than 2 billion standard cubic feet of gas per day each of associated and non-associated gas dema ...see more
Aramco

Manager Sea Water Injection

Aramco

January 2005 - December 2009

34861, Saudi Arabia

the capacity of the world's largest sea water treatment and injection operation in a major multi- billion-dollar expansion project to 14 million barrels of water per day while ensuring providing the required daily volumes and ...see more
Aramco

Manager Drilling And Workover Services

Aramco

January 2002 - December 2005

Dhahran Saudi Arabia

is the lifeline of the huge and critical drilling operation in Saudi Aramco. The organization is pivotal to the successful drilling operations, controlling an annual budget of more than 2 billion dollars to ensure smooth and ...see more
Saudi Aramco

Manager South Ghawar Producing

Saudi Aramco

January 2000 - December 2002

Udhailiyah Saudi Arabia

Established the first asset-based oil & gas department in the vast South Ghawar field and Central Arabia, producing over 2 million barrels of Arabian Light and Arabian Super Light crude per day. This progressive hydrocarbon p ...see more
Saudi Aramco

Superintendent

Saudi Aramco

January 1985 - December 2012

Dhahran Saudi Arabia

Oil & Gas Production, Drilling & Workover, Gas Plants, Seawater Injection, and Environmental Protection. Also held various leadership roles in Project Management, Well and Plant Maintenance, Engineering, Energy Management, a ...see more

Selected Project Experience

Project Description:
Saudi Aramco - Oil & Gas facilities projects (green and brown fields) -Sea Water Expansion Project

Industry: Energy

Topic(s): Energy Production

Certificates

IAP Business Consultant Mustashar Case Master

Education

Bachelor's in Petroleum Engineering

University of Southern California

1985

Master's in Entrepreneurship

University Open Malaysia at Bahrain

2009

Executive Education

London Business School

2003

Language Skills

Country Experience

Saudi Arabia United States

Skills

Economics, Policy, and Social Studies

Education to Employment

Law, Regulation, and Compliance

Anti-bribery & corruption,

Quality Assurance,

Quality Control,

Corporate Governance

Human Resources

Capability Development,

Leadership Development,

Employer Branding

Business

Business Process Management,

Continuous Improvement,

Operational Excellence,

Operation & Maintenance,

Support Functions,

Business Continuity,

Business Development,

Benchmarking & Best Practice,

Business Unit Strategy,

New Business Build,

Strategic Management,

Portfolio Strategy

Education and Training

Program Management

Marketing and Public Relations

Branding

Environment

Carbon & Energy Economics,

Circular Economy