Keynote Speakers

dr. Ra'ed kawar 

Senior Advisor, QatarEnergy

Ra'ed is a Senior Advisor at QatarEnergy, he is currently leading strategic growth project, in addition to providing domain expertise in digital transformation and talent management.Before joining QatarEnergy, Ra'ed worked for 22 years at Shell, where he held various roles across the Netherlands, Norway, Oman, and the UK. His last position at Shell was the Principal Technical Expert and lead for Integrated Reservoir Modelling, where he advanced reservoir modelling standards and practices.Ra'ed holds a Ph.D. from Newcastle upon Tyne, UK, and Executive MBA from the Rotterdam School of Management, Netherlands, focusing on strategy and digital transformation.

Haytham al-meer

CSO, QatarEnergy LNG

Haytham has more than 22 years of experience in the Energy Industry, where he held numerous technical and leadership positions. He worked for major Energy companies such as Ras Gas Company, Dolphin Energy and Qatar gas Company working on the largest single non-associated gas field in the World, the North Field. In January 2021, Haytham Abdulaziz Al-Meer appointed as Chief Subsurface Officer (CSO) of QatarEnergy LNG. As CSO, Haytham ensures a sustainable production growth and maximization of value from the North Field by managing all aspects of hydrocarbon production (i.e.,Well Construction, Well Management, Reservoir Management, production Optimization, etc.) to ensure sustainable growing production and maximize the value from the North Field for the benefits of the State of Qatar and Shareholders. Furthermore, he manages the development planning activities associated with the North Field Production Sustainability and the North Field Expansion Projects. Haytham holds a B.Sc. in Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering from New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, USA. Mr. Al-Meer serves as a member of board of director of Qatar Steel Company.

Christophe Soyeur

VP GSR & Asset Operated by Other (Oil), TotalEnergies EP Qatar

With an exceptional background in geosciences and reservoir management, Christophe Soyeur is a key leader at TotalEnergies EP Qatar. In his current role, he oversees vital assets such as the Al Shaheen and Al Khalij fields, as well as the North Field non-operated assets. Christophe ensures the flawless execution of major projects, focusing on the optimal deployment of cutting-edge technology while upholding the highest standards of health, safety, and environmental compliance. His role is central to fostering collaboration among internal and external stakeholders, driving the strategic development and operational efficiency of TotalEnergies’ assets in Qatar. Christophe’s extensive international career, with assignments spanning the Middle East, West Africa, and the North Sea, reflects his dedication to continuous learning and the development of talent, in line with TotalEnergies’ vision for transformation and growth. Highly regarded by his peers, Christophe’s leadership and expertise play a crucial role in TotalEnergies’ ongoing success in the region and in fostering TotalEnergies’ ambition to lead the energy transition in the region, aligning the company’s operations with its long-term sustainability goals.

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