Executive Profile
Dr. Ashraf AlTahini was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Aramco Digital in May 2026, succeeding Eng. Nabil Al-Nuaim. Under his leadership, Aramco Digital accelerates its strategic direction in Industrial AI to enable more connected, intelligent, and resilient digital ecosystems across critical sectors. Dr. AlTahini brings nearly 30 years of experience in digital transformation, innovation, and advanced technologies.
Dr. AlTahini holds a Ph.D. and M.S. in Petroleum and Geological Engineering from University of Oklahoma, along with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals. He completed executive education at MIT Sloan.
Dr. Al-Tahini has received several prestigious awards, including the 2021 and 2018 Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Distinguished Service Award and Distinguished Member Award, respectively. He serves on several local and international boards and committees, including being a Board Member of Aramco Digital and a member of the Advisory Board of World Oil Magazine.
Career History
- Chief Executive Officer, Aramco Digital (2026-present)
- Business Executive President and Board Member, Aramco Digital
- Vice President of the Upstream Digital Center, Saudi Aramco
- Director of the EXPEC Advanced Research Center and CEO of Saudi Aramco Upstream Technology Company (SAUTC)
- R&D Director, Aramco Services Company in Houston, USA
- Operations Engineer, SABIC Petrochemicals (SADAF)
What Dr. Al-Tahini could bring to Aramco Digital: With nearly three decades of experience scaling digital transformations and managing global innovation portfolios across Saudi Aramco's research centers, Dr. Al-Tahini is positioned to accelerate Aramco Digital's industrial AI initiatives. His track record leading advanced research ecosystems, combined with deep expertise in petroleum engineering innovation and large-scale technology deployment, enables him to drive mission-critical digital solutions across critical sectors in alignment with Vision 2030 objectives.
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