Company Leadership

Khalid is a graduate of King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM), with a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Management. He started his career at Saudi Aramco in 1992 as a Purchasing Representative. Since that time, Khalid’s career has spanned the entire Supply Chain and beyond, holding various technical and management positions in several organizations, most recently as the Director of Operations Procurement Department (OPD), but also including roles in Projects Procurement Department (PPD), Contracting Department (CD) and multiple positions in Project Management (PMT).

We wish him every success in this role and look forward to working closely with him as he leads the company into its next phase of evolution and growth.

From 2016 to 2020, he served as Regional Vice President OFE, Sub Sahara Africa (SSA) for GE Oil & Gas, and then Baker Hughes a GE Company.

Domenico joined GE Oil & Gas in 2004 as Project Manager in the Turbomachinery business, where he undertook a Project Management Leadership Program (PMLP) and additional Leadership responsibilities across Italy, Middle East and US.

From 2010 till 2016, Domenico was based in Luanda (Angola). He was initially responsible for the Turbomachinery Services business for Central Africa. He then took the role of Global Operations & Quality Leader for the GE Oil & Gas business in SSA. In 2014, he was appointed General Manager of the GE Oil & Gas business in Angola.

Domenico is a Mechanical Engineer and holds a Master in Mechanical Engineering from the University of L’Aquila, Italy and a Master in Project Management from the Georgia Institute of Technology, US.

He is currently based in Newcastle (UK) with his wife and 2 children.

The most recent roles have been: 1.MENATI Oilfield services CFO. Responsible for the OFS portfolio across for 14 countries with a turnover above $2b.

Oilfield Services (OFS) provides products and services for onshore and offshore operations across the lifecycle of reservoirs and wells.

CFO Global Projects, Turbomachinery and Process Solutions. Managing the WW Portfolio > $6B/100 projects ($1.5B to < $1m).

Turbomachinery & Process Solutions (TPS) provides equipment and related services for mechanical-drive, compression and power-generation applications.

David currently resides in the UK with his family.

We are confident that, building on the strong foundations already in place, Hashim will provide the leadership, direction, and momentum required to further develop the business, support our teams, and advance our technology and manufacturing ambitions. Hashim will officially join the Company on February 2nd. We are counting on Hashim’s leadership to continue Novel’s success and move the company to the next level of Excellence which we believe it will mark an important milestone in the evolution of our company.

We wish him every success in this role and look forward to working closely with him as he leads the company into its next phase of evolution and growth.

In his current role, Ahmed has led enterprise design and operational execution from investment decision to full facility readiness. He built the corporate structure across procurement, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and HSE, while overseeing capital deployment and ensuring the organization remained under budget despite global inflationary pressures. His leadership has positioned the venture for scalable, long-term value creation and global competitiveness.

Prior to this, Ahmed held senior leadership roles at Schlumberger, GE Oil & Gas, and Baker Hughes. His career spans field operations, regional P&L leadership, mergers and acquisitions in the United States, supply chain and manufacturing management in China, and commercial leadership in Malaysia. He has led multinational teams, managed complex transformations, and played key roles in joint venture formation and enterprise integration initiatives.

Ahmed began his career in 2003 as a field service engineer, gaining hands-on operational experience in Algeria and Saudi Arabia before advancing into leadership roles across multiple regions. His trajectory reflects disciplined execution, cross-cultural leadership capability, and the ability to translate strategy into sustainable operational performance.

He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals and an MBA from Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh. He has also completed executive education programs and holds a Certificate in Board Directorship from the GCC Board Directors Institute.

Ahmed’s leadership philosophy is grounded in strategic clarity, disciplined capital allocation, and a people-first culture. He is passionate about building Saudi-grown enterprises that compete globally, contribute to Vision 2030, and create meaningful leadership pathways for future generations.

At Aramco, he provided strategic leadership in nonmetallic integrity, developing patented well designs and pioneering inline NDT inspection technology for nonmetallic piping. An active industry leader, Abdullah serves as Vice Chair of the AMPP Dhahran Chapter and led the 19th MECC Investment Track, securing over $1 billion in MOUs.

Today, he combines rigorous operational expertise with forward-thinking leadership to drive transformative nonmetallic solutions across the global energy sector.

Ahmed brings nearly two decades of international finance experience across the oil and gas, manufacturing, and technology sectors. Throughout his career, he has held senior finance leadership roles within several global organizations in the Middle East, where he has contributed to strengthening financial governance, enhancing reporting transparency, and supporting business growth in complex multinational environments.

Prior to joining Novel Non-Metallic Solutions, Ahmed served in finance leadership positions with Saudi NAPESCO, Advanced Energy Systems (ADES), and Weatherford Drilling International, where he held multiple roles across Saudi Arabia and Oman. During this time, he supported financial operations, performance management, and strategic financial planning within the energy services sector.

Earlier in his career, Ahmed worked with NCR Corporation in Egypt, where he developed his foundation in financial management and corporate reporting within a global technology and manufacturing organization.

Ahmed is currently completing the Chief Financial Officer Programme at London Business School.
Ahmed holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Ain Shams University and is recognized for his analytical mindset, collaborative leadership style, and commitment to strong financial governance and operational excellence.