Mohammed Al Shayea, Renwar Berzinji

Renwar Berzinji

Renwar Berzinji was confirmed as CEO and Managing Director of Saudi Steel Pipe Company, effective July 1, 2023, following his appointment to replace departing CEO Mariano Lamazares. He is also Chairman at Global Pipe Co. and a Director at Titanium & Steel Manufacturing Co.

Berzinji holds an Executive MBA from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management, has completed courses at Harvard Business School Online and IMD, and earned a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin. His MBA specialization was in Finance and Strategy, earned in 2010.

Career History

• President of Tenaris KSA and CEO/Managing Director of Saudi Steel Pipes (via Tenaris), with tenure at Tenaris beginning in February 1998
• Vice President of Commercial in the Middle East, North Africa and India (Tenaris, 2018-2023)
• Senior Commercial Manager in the Middle East (Tenaris, 2017-2018)
• Commercial Manager in the Middle East (Tenaris, 2013-2018)
• Director of Strategic Planning and Marketing in the Eastern Hemisphere (Tenaris, 2012-2013)
• Director at Tenaris Saudi Arabia Ltd.

What Renwar Berzinji could bring to Saudi Steel Pipe Company: Berzinji's 25+ years of experience in steel pipe manufacturing and distribution through Tenaris, combined with his established expertise in commercial strategy across MENA and emerging markets, positions him to drive market expansion and operational efficiency. His background in strategic planning and finance, coupled with board-level experience at multiple steel and manufacturing entities, suggests capabilities to navigate the cyclical global steel market while advancing SSP's regional leadership in the oil and gas, water, and construction sectors.

Mohammed Al Shayea

Mohammed Al Shayea was reappointed as Chairman of Saudi Steel Pipe Company in June 2025. He holds certifications from Harvard Business School's Advanced Management Program (2010) and is licensed as a Financial Adviser by Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Commerce & Investment.

Al Shayea holds multiple professional certifications including Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Business Manager (CBM), Certified Public Accountant (SOCPA and AICPA), and earned academic distinctions including Academic Excellence from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1998.

Career History

• Chairman of Saudi Steel Pipe Co. (since 2022)
• Chairman of Ebtikarsoft
• Director at College of Business & Economics (Saudi Arabia)
• Director at General Authority For Competition
• Director at Saudi Gelatin & Capsules Company
• Non-Executive Director at Hedab Alkhaleej Trading Co. (since 2021)

What Mohammed Al Shayea could bring to his reappointment as Chairman: Al Shayea's multi-sector board experience, financial audit credentials, and executive development background suggest capabilities to strengthen corporate governance and financial oversight at SSP. His history across competitive authority, education, and diversified manufacturing sectors positions him to guide strategic decision-making during market transitions while ensuring compliance and stakeholder accountability.