Eng. Abdulrahman Al-Fageeh

Eng. Abdulrahman Al-Fageeh served as CEO and Executive Member of the Board of SABIC, the world's leading petrochemicals manufacturer headquartered in Saudi Arabia. He was appointed CEO on March 21, 2023, after serving as acting CEO since September 28, 2022, and retired from his role on April 1, 2026. During his tenure, he oversaw key strategic initiatives that positioned the company for its next phase of development.

Al-Fageeh holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from King Saud University, Riyadh, and an MBA from Bradford University, UK. Over more than 35 years at SABIC, he held senior positions in Project Management, Plant Operations, and Corporate & Business Management. Before becoming CEO, he successively served as Executive Vice President of Petrochemicals, Performance Chemicals and Polymers strategic business units.

Career history

• Chief Executive Officer and Executive Member of the Board, SABIC (March 2023 – April 2026)
• Executive Vice President, Petrochemicals Strategic Business Unit, SABIC (October 2016 onwards)
• Executive Vice President, Performance Chemicals, SABIC
• Executive Vice President, Polymers Strategic Business Unit, SABIC
• President of Yanbu National Petrochemical Company (YANSAB) for 6 years

Al-Fageeh chaired multiple SABIC affiliates including Petrokemya, Sadaf, Ibn Sina, Shrouq, Yanpet, Kemya, SAMAC, SABIC SK Nexlene Company, Gulf Coast Growth Ventures, and SABIC Fujian. He served as Chairman of both the Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA) and the Saudi Petrochemical Manufacturers Committee, and he is a board member of the Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu. He also held the Chairman position at SABIC Agri-Nutrients Company and the NUSANED Investment company.

What Eng. Abdulrahman Al-Fageeh could bring to future leadership roles: With over 40 years of hands-on experience navigating petrochemical operations, strategic business management, and leading a Fortune 500 company through market volatility and industry transformation, Al-Fageeh brings deep expertise in operational excellence, corporate restructuring, and sustainability-focused strategic planning. His extensive board network across the Gulf region and demonstrated ability to align multiple stakeholder interests position him as a valuable leader for industrial or energy sector organizations seeking stability and long-term value creation.

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