Ziad Thamer Al-Murshed

Ziad Thamer Al-Murshed is a prominent figure in the energy sector in Saudi Arabia, currently serving as the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Saudi Aramco since May 1, 2022. Mr. Ziad has extensive experience spanning over three decades in various fields within the company, having started his career as a production engineer in the exploration and production sector in 1991. Since then, Al-Murshed has held numerous leadership positions, reflecting his exceptional ability to adapt and grow in a dynamic work environment. In 1998, he transitioned to the refining, chemicals, and marketing sector, undertaking various roles including joint venture development and coordination between different departments. Between 2005 and 2008, he served as the Operations Manager at Ras Tanura Refinery, then moved to general planning where he was responsible for long-term business planning. He was also appointed as the Manager of the Yanbu Natural Gas Liquids Fractionation Department and the Manager of Business Analysis. Additionally, he served as the Group Strategic Planning Manager from 2013 to 2015. Al-Murshed is also a board member of several companies, including the Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) and serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Wisayah Global Investment Company. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from Arizona State University and a Master's degree in Business Administration from the Sloan School of Management at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), in addition to participating in the General Management Program at Harvard Business School. His extensive experience and leadership skills make him a pivotal figure at Aramco and in the energy sector at large.