DOHA: ExxonMobil has announced the appointment of Dr Mohamad Al Sulaiti (pictured) as Research Director for ExxonMobil Research Qatar (EMRQ), succeeding Dr Jennifer Dupont. Dr Al Sulaiti’s appointment marks the first time a Qatari national will head EMRQ.
Previously EMRQ’s Technical Interface Coordinator, Dr Al Sulaiti has been part of the EMRQ team for the past five years. His main priorities during his time at the research center, which is strategically housed at Qatar Science and Technology Park (QSTP), have focused on building and expanding upon EMRQ’s proven technical capabilities in areas of water reuse, environmental management, safety and coastal/geological research. He has also played a key role in serving as EMRQ’s liaison with ExxonMobil Qatar’s local partners and key stakeholders, including the Ministry of Municipality & Environment, the Private Engineering Office, Qatar Petroleum (QP), and joint ventures Qatargas and RasGas; in addition to research partners and academia.
“We are delighted to announce Dr Mohamed Al Sulaiti’s new appointment as Research Director for ExxonMobil Research Qatar,” said Alistair Routledge, President and General Manager for ExxonMobil Qatar. “Dr Al Sulaiti has been a driving force behind the EMRQ engine for many years. His technical expertise and dedication will continue to ensure that our local vision for advancing technology meets those of our partners in Qatar and aligns with the goals of the Qatar National Vision 2030.”
“ExxonMobil strives to attract, develop and retain outstanding people from the broadest possible employee pool to meet its business needs worldwide, providing them with great opportunities to learn, succeed and flourish; the same is true for Qatar. We want to ensure that our efforts help Qatar remain at the forefront of setting new standards for sustainability, and delivering energy safely and reliably. We can only provide this support if we have the right people at the helm of our operations,” he added.
“I am thrilled to have been granted this incredible opportunity to head EMRQ at a time when the centre has become recognised as a dedicated contributor to Qatar’s long-term success,” stated Dr Al Sulaiti. “The opportunity is both gratifying and inspiring.”
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